$1,200
2 beds1 bath836 sqftApartment
4957 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Rentals in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,100
2 beds1 bath902 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,395
2 beds2 baths1,066 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,355
2 beds2 baths1,066 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$1,335
2 beds2 baths1,066 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$1,200
1 bed1 bath636 sqftApartment
6185 Village View Dr., West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$1,340
2 beds2 baths1,092 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,125
1 bed1 bath666 sqftApartment
2295 SE Glacier Trail, Waukee, IA, 50263
$820
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
229 4th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,340
2 beds2 baths1,092 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$850
2 beds1.5 baths920 sqftApartment
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$850
2 beds1.5 baths920 sqftApartment
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,090
2 beds1 bath902 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,050
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
2625 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,275
1 bed1 bath603 sqftApartment
1148 63rd Street #109, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
$1,225
1 bed1 bath628 sqftApartment
1148 63rd Street #103, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
$825
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1020 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,300
1 bed1 bath636 sqftApartment
6185 Village View Dr., West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$1,090
2 beds1 bath902 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,360
2 beds2 baths1,092 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$1,305
2 beds2 baths1,066 sqftApartment
8350 Cascade Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in West Des Moines, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of West Des Moines inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in West Des Moines.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near West Des Moines, IA
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in West Des Moines, IA
Rentler currently shows 81 rentals in West Des Moines priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in West Des Moines, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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