Maple Grove Villas
8602 Westown Pky,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
$1,050 - $1,400
2-3 Beds
West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
Area Guide
Undeniable community traditions abound in West Des Moines
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Iowa
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West Des Moines is located in three Iowa counties. Residents of this area enjoy perusing the local shops at Valley Junction, which began in 1893. Today it serves as the city’s business district, flavored by undeniable community tradition. With more than 100 specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants, there’s always something new to discover.
On the other side of West Des Moines, Jordan Creek Town Center occupies a large fashion space that includes a 3.5-acre lake and boardwalk. Many apartments are just minutes from the mall’s stores, movie theater, and lakeside restaurants. The city is located in America’s heartland and has cherished quilting since its existence. Quilt-making goes back to the 18th century in West Des Moines, and many people proudly display their creations at city craft expos.
In addition to quilting, residents of West Des Moines enjoy the local productions at Tallgrass Theatre Company on Vine Street. Proximity to Interstate 35 and Interstate 235 make it easy for residents to travel to nearby country clubs, Des Moines International Airport, and West Valley Mall. Raccoon River Park is a picturesque green space featuring a winding nature trail and lakefront beaches.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in West Des Moines, IA is $986 for a studio, $1,069 for one bedroom, $1,194 for two bedrooms, and $1,540 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Des Moines has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,069/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$1,909/month
1,499 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,841/month
1,514 Sq Ft
Transportation
44
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
42
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
537 Students
Crossroads Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
521 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
748 Students
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
647 Students
Public
Grades K-5
603 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
684 Students
Public
Grades 9
687 Students
Public
Grades 10-12
2,152 Students
Public
Grades 9
687 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge
- Maffitt Reservoir Park
- American Legion Park
- Walnut Woods State Park
- Brown's Woods
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.