1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
What This Apartment Offers
The advertised rate of $1,959/month is the lowest available price, based on a 1 month(s) stay with a move-in date of September 30, 2026.
Rates vary depending... on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can be higher if billed in multiple payments.
Feel at home in this modern 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Des Moines, featuring large windows and high ceilings that enhance the spacious feel. This unit offers a private living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and in-unit laundry.
The apartment includes a private living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Fresh towels and bathroom essentials are provided.
Guests have access to their own unit and the parking lot in the back of the property. Certified service animals are allowed, with breed and pet restrictions subject to building management. Requests to bring a pet must be approved prior to booking, and an additional pet fee will be applied if authorized. A one-pet-per-apartment limit applies, and only dogs are permitted at pet-friendly properties. Failure to return fobs, keys, and parking passes will result in a replacement fee of up to $450 per item.
Centrally located for easy access to Downtown and the suburbs, this apartment is situated in the heart of Des Moines' Valley Junction, known for its specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. It's also just minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center, which features a large fashion space, a 3.5-acre lake, and boardwalk with stores, a movie theater, and lakeside restaurants.
Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited on the property, including balconies, patios, and common areas, with a $500 fee for violations. Guests must observe quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., and parties and large gatherings are strictly prohibited. Each space has a maximum occupancy limit. Mail and package deliveries are not accepted at this address. The check-in time is at 4:00 p.m. and checkout time is at 10:00 a.m. Guests will be charged an early check-in fee of $25 for checking in earlier than 4:00 p.m. and a late checkout fee of $25 for any checkouts after 10:00 a.m. without prior permission.
This apartment is remote work-friendly, offering a private living room and kitchen area. [SI]
Unit SI ID1534871P
- $1,958
Total Monthly Price - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- Available Sep 25
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Furnished
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Wi-Fi
Community Features
- Corporate Suites
- Elevator
1261 8th St Unit SI ID1534871P is an apartment for rent in West Des Moines, IA
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West Des Moines, IA 50265

Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University
Drive: 7 min (4.2 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 9 min (5.5 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 12 min (6.3 mi)
Grand View University
Drive: 13 min (8.5 mi)
Discover Outer West Des Moines/Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1261 8th St Unit SI ID1534871P proximity to Walnut Center, Gateway Center, and Grand Junction Shopping Center. Walnut Center is 0.3 miles away, and Gateway Center is within a 16 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1261 8th St Unit SI ID1534871P are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 3.2 miles, including American Legion Park, Greenwood / Ashworth Park, and Drake Municipal Observatory.
Airports
Living in Outer West Des Moines/Urbandale provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 13 minutes from 1261 8th St Unit SI ID1534871P.
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