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West Des Moines rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 82 apartments for rent in West Des Moines, with a median rent price of $1,250 per month. West Des Moines has seen a 3%—or $49—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,250

Year Over Year Change

-3%

$49

Rentals available, last 30 days

82

Rent ranges for West Des Moines apartments
$3,001 - $3,001
1%
$2,251 - $3,000
7%
$1,501 - $2,250
24%
$751 - $1,500
65%
$0 - $750
3%

How has rent in West Des Moines, IA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in West Des Moines, IA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,250, which is a 3.48% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines, IA is about $1,101. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines, IA is $1,255, and studios are about $1,099 per month.

See more West Des Moines, IA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in West Des Moines, IA?

17

schools

13,082

students

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Brookview Elementary School

8000 ep true parkway

west des moines, IA, 50266

K-5Public
A

Maple Grove Elementary School

1455 98th st

west des moines, IA, 50266

K-5Public
A

Woodland Hills Elementary

1120 south 95th st

west des moines, IA, 50266

K-5Public
A-

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Who lives in West Des Moines, IA?

Gender

50% Male
50% Female

Age Range

0-19

24%

20-34

25%

35-44

13%

45-64

23%

65+

13%

Language

English

85%

Spanish

4%

Indo Euro

4%

Asia Pac

3%

Other

1%

Education

No HS

3%

High School

31%

Bachelor's

45%

Master's

12%

Prof Degree

4%

Doctorate

1%

What is the household breakdown in West Des Moines, IA?

Families

50% Families
50% Single

Property

41% Renters
59% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

10%

25-50k

20%

50-75k

19%

75-100k

13%

100-150k

16%

150k+

18%

How do residents get around West Des Moines, IA?

West Des Moines locals spend about 17 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of West Des Moines is through Kansas City International Airport, 165.93 miles away.

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for West Des Moines are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

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Polo Club

6201 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$999–$1,744

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1d ago

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Fountains Apartments

5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,069–$1,514

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The Cunningham Apartments

950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$3,100

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