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Information About the Area from our Experts
Crime & Safety
John Grinell - Landlord
In West Des Moines, the violent crime is much lower than the average city’s, yet the property crime is higher than normal. For example, the violent crime rate is 70% lower than the US average and 53% less than the Iowa average, yet the property crime in W.D.M. is 37% lower than the state average. However, the property crime has been curbed compared to how it used to be. I’d say overall West Des Moines is much safer than most of the other U.S. cities its size.
Traffic & Commuting
John Grinell - Landlord
West Des Moines is a separate city than Des Moines, but its namesake is indicative of the proximity between the two places. W.D.M. is just five miles away from Des Moines, and the commute is unbelievably easy -- Interstate 235 runs through W.D.M and takes it right to Des Moines. The drive is usually around ten minutes, and even in rush hour it’s not too bad because of how close they are. The average commute for people who live in W.D.M. is a very low 20 minutes.
We Have 291 West Des Moines, IA Apartment Listings
| Picture | Bedrooms | Rent | Address | Updated |
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2 Bed | $870 | 3105 Ep True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $750 - $900 | 4001 Ep True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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1 - 3 Bed | $620 - $875 | 2210 Ep True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $585 - $650 | 2120 Grand Avenue #1, West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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1 - 3 Bed | $585 - $795 | 2132 Grand Avenue 'Office', West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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1 - 3 Bed | $564 - $900 | 210 South 41St Street, West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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2 Bed | $640 | West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
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3 Bed | $1,225 | 3117 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA | May 25th |
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2 Bed | $730 | 1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA | May 25th |
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1 - 3 Bed | $630 - $960 | 1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA | May 24th |
Apartment Complexes
| Name | Bedrooms | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Normandy Terrace | Studio - Three | $525 - $745 |
| Wellington | One - Two | $760 - $915 |
| Boulder Ridge | One - Two | $710 - $850 |
| The Fountains | One - Three | $805 - $1,240 |
| Somerfield Village Center | One - Two | $800 - $1,000 |
| Plaza 50 | Studio - Two | $825 - $1,695 |
Rental Data & Trends
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Nearby Cities & Towns
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Rental Information - Education & Childcare
| District Name | Address | Schools | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Contact |
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| West Des Moines Comm District | 3550 Mills Civic Parkway | 14 | 8,880 / 582 / 15.2:1 | (515)-633-5000 |
| Waukee Comm District | 560 Se University Avenue | 8 | 6,254 / 402 / 15.5:1 | (515)-987-5161 |
| Public School Name | Address | Grades | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High | 3650 Woodland Avenue | 10th - 12th | 1,914 / 113 / 16.9:1 | 77 Rentals ($849) |
| Stilwell Junior High | 1601 Vine Street | 7th - 8th | 733 / 48 / 15.2:1 | 65 Rentals ($806) |
| Jordan Creek Elementary | 4105 Fuller Road | Pre K - 6th | 719 / 50 / 14.3:1 | 58 Rentals ($849) |
| Private School Name | Address | Grades | Enrollment | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
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| Dowling Catholic High | 1400 Buffalo Road | 9th - 12th | 1296 | 74 Listings ($779) |
| St Francis Of Assisi | 7075 Ashworth Road | Pre K - 8th | 680 | 47 Listings ($995) |
| Sacred Heart | 1601 Grand Avenue | Pre K - 8th | 569 | 66 Listings ($804) |

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