1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
What This Apartment Offers
The advertised rate of $2,005/month is the lowest available price, based on a 1 month(s) stay with a move-in date of September 7, 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, centrally located for easy access to Downtown and the suburbs. This spacious unit features large windows and high ceilings, creating an even more open feel.
This apartment offers a private living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry.
Certified service animals are permitted with prior approval and an additional pet fee. Please note that mail cannot be received at this location, and packages cannot be delivered.
Centrally located in Valley Junction, this apartment is in the heart of Des Moines' vibrant scene, offering easy access to over 100 specialty shops, art galleries, and restaurants. It's also just minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center, featuring a large fashion space, a 3.5-acre lake, boardwalk, diverse stores, a movie theater, and lakeside restaurants.
Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited on the property, including common areas, with a $500 fee for violations. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., and parties or large gatherings are not allowed. Guests must adhere to the maximum occupancy limit. Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 10:00 a.m. Early check-in or late check-out may incur a $25 fee without prior permission. Guests are responsible for any damage or theft to the property. All vehicles parked on the premises are at the owner's risk. Failure to return fobs and keys will result in a replacement fee of up to $450 per item. Guests are required to provide a government-issued photo ID for a background check. [SI]
Unit SI ID1534867P
- $2,005
Total Monthly Price - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- Available Sep 6
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Furnished
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Wi-Fi
Community Features
- Corporate Suites
- Elevator
1261 8th St Unit SI ID1534867P 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 ID1534867P proximity to Walnut Center, Gateway Center, and 411-415 5th St. 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 ID1534867P 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 ID1534867P.
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