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Fountains Apts

Fountains Apts

West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265

1 Bedroom$805 - $845

2 Bedrooms$980 - $1,000

3 Bedrooms$1,240 - $1,280

TurtleCreek

TurtleCreek

West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266

1 BedroomUp to $1,100

2 BedroomsUp to $1,480

Saddlebrook

Saddlebrook

Urbandale, Iowa, 50322

1 Bedroom$915 - $1,120

2 Bedrooms$1,270 - $1,570

Park Winds Apartments

Park Winds Apartments

Des Moines, Iowa, 50317

1 BedroomUp to $600

2 Bedrooms$690 - $730

3 Bedrooms$860 - $935

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West Des Moines Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0003.3%8.2% -4.9%
    $10,000 to $14,9993.0%6.7% -3.7%
    $15,000 to $19,9994.1%6.9% -2.8%
    $20,000 to $24,9995.0%7.5% -2.5%
    $25,000 to $29,9994.7%7.4% -2.7%
    $30,000 to $34,9996.9%7.2% -0.3%
    $35,000 to $39,9997.0%6.8% +0.2%
    $40,000 to $44,9996.5%6.5% +0.0%
    $45,000 to $49,9995.5%5.7% -0.2%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.7%10.2% -1.5%
    $60,000 to $74,99912.6%10.8% +1.8%
    $75,000 to $99,99914.0%8.8% +5.2%
    $100,000 to $124,9997.3%3.4% +3.9%
    $125,000 to $149,9993.7%1.4% +2.3%
    $150,000 to $199,9993.3%1.1% +2.2%
    $200,000 or more4.4%1.3% +3.1%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%3.7%7.8% -4.1%
    10.0% to 14.9%15.6%14.6% +1.0%
    15.0% to 19.9%19.3%15.3% +4.0%
    20.0% to 24.9%18.4%12.9% +5.5%
    25.0% to 29.9%11.5%10.1% +1.4%
    30.0% to 34.9%7.7%6.7% +1.0%
    35.0% to 39.9%5.0%4.6% +0.4%
    40.0% to 49.9%3.9%5.8% -1.9%
    50.0% or more11.5%14.4% -2.9%
    Not computed3.4%7.8% -4.4%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years21.2%18.6% +2.6%
    25 to 34 years37.2%25.4% +11.8%
    35 to 44 years17.1%19.6% -2.5%
    45 to 54 years10.6%12.8% -2.2%
    55 to 64 years4.6%6.7% -2.1%
    65 to 74 years3.8%6.0% -2.2%
    75 to 84 years4.0%7.1% -3.1%
    85 years and over1.5%3.8% -2.3%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes67.6%52.3% +15.3%
    30 to 44 minutes13.0%19.8% -6.8%
    45 to 59 minutes4.2%9.0% -4.8%
    60 or more minutes15.2%18.9% -3.7%

Source: 2000 Census

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West Des Moines, Iowa currently has a variety of top rated rentals located all thought the city. Here on MyNewPlace.com you can browse through a number of premier luxury style apartments that offer a number of great amenities to choose from. Not only will you find top rated, luxury styles in West Des Moines, you will also find lots of fun and excitement. It is one of Iowa’s fastest growing communities with people moving here every year to take advantage of all the city's metropolitan amenities and outdoor recreation. If you feel that this is the perfect community for you and your family, begin your search today on MyNewPlace.com to find great local apartment rentals in this thriving city!

Fun and Entertainment

West Des Moines is a city that offers lots of fun and entertainment for kids and adults alike. Kids can have fun at family friendly places such as the Holiday Aquatic Center which features a number of water slides and pools. Your kids will also have a blast at the large Science Center and IMAX Theater, located in the heart of the city, that provides a number of interactive science programs and offers a variety of feature films to watch on the large IMAX screen.

There are also a number of fun entertainment options for adults to take advantage of. You can shop at one of the many premier boutiques like The Lagniappe, a jewelry and gift shop that also serves coffee and wine, or you can go out and see live music and comedy shows at The House of Bricks, a restaurant and club that is a hot spot for locals. If you’re ready to move to where the fun times are endless, you’ve come to the right place!

Recreation

It’s easy to go hiking or biking during the day and then have a fun filled night out on the town. It is the perfect city to both work and play! In terms of outdoor recreation, West Des Moines is top notch. Within city limits alone there are more than 35 miles of trails that allow you to hike, bike or jog. There are also a number of well-maintained outdoor parks that allow you to get out and enjoy the fresh air. You can spend the day at the popular Raccoon River Park that offers the perfect mixture of park land and outdoor wilderness. You can even go fishing in Blue Heron Lake, a large lake located right in the center of the park. Raccoon River Park is also home to more than five professional softball fields. You can come play a game yourself or watch the professionals play during the many tournaments that are hosted year round.

The city is also home to many premier golf and country clubs. You can tee off anytime at the historic Waveland Golf Course, or join a top rated country club like the Wakonda Country Club were you can play on a full scale golf course or stay active with tennis and swimming.

Average Apartment Rent in West Des Moines, Iowa

# Bedrooms May Apr Mar 3 Month % change
Studio N/A N/A N/A 0%
1 Bed $665 $649 $780 -14.7%
2 Bed $831 $829 $964 -13.8%
3 Bed N/A N/A $1,491 0%

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West Des Moines Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in West Des Moines have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In March the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Des Moines apartment cost $780. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom West Des Moines apartment was $964 in March. The average apartment rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in March was $1,491. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the West Des Moines rentals listed below.

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