Find Rentals in West Des Moines

Houses For Rent

Apartments For Rent

Explore Listings

Property Managers

Listings Quality Policy

Renter Resources

Avoid Scams & Fraud

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Rent Affordability Calculator

Help & Support

10 photos

Pet Friendly

Garage

Walk-In Closet

- Save listing search
- Report this listing

Colonial Village

1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 - Polk County

Apartment

2 beds

1.5 baths

About 1340 42nd St

We understand you may be concerned about visiting for an in-person tour at this time. Don't worry, we're here to help however we can. We have a lot of other options that allow you to explore your next home. If you'd still like to stop in and see for yourself, we would be happy to schedule a tour.Nestled in a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood in West Des Moines, our pet friendly community has an assortment of floor plans and a variety of amenities you're sure to love. Each apartment offers a spacious walk-in closet, central air and heat, a private balcony/patio and a complete kitchen appliance package. Outside, you'll have access to our on-site dog park, swimming pool, tennis court and fitness center. Cats allowed, Dogs allowed, Pet friendly, Dog park, 24hr gym, Parking, Playground, Pool, Garage, Tennis court, On-site laundry, 24hr maintenance, Hot tub & Internet access.

RentalSource last checked: June 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET

Listed by: Colonial Village

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$845 - $900
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1.5 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Has Garage:	Yes
ID:	63174263

Property Amenities

• Air Conditioning

• Balcony/Patio

• Garage

• High-Speed Internet

• Pet Friendly

• Walk-in Closets

Community Features

• Fitness Center

• Spa/Jacuzzi

• Laundry Facilities

• Pool

• Playground/Park

• Reserved Parking

• Tennis Court

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
Richmond	2	1.5	-	$845 - $880
Jamestown	2	1.5	-	$850 - $900

Leasing Information

Pet fee: $300 per pet. Pet limit: 2 pet maximum. Pet rent: $35/month per pet. Pet restrictions: Breed restrictions.

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in West Des Moines for $845-$900 with 2 beds, 1.5 baths, pet friendly and located within Colonial Village at 1340 42nd St in West Des Moines, IA 50266. The averaged rental price of $873 is 31.7% ($406) lower than the average rent of $1,279 for a 2 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA and 29.0% ($357) lower than the average rent of $1,230 for a 2 bedroom apartment in Polk County. This apartment is in the Waukee Community School District and the nearest schools are Brookview Elementary, Waukee South Middle School and Valley High School. Colonial Village was advertised by Colonial Village 6+ months ago and last updated on June 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET.

Affordability Calculator

Can I afford to live at 1340 42nd St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

10% Recommended 50%

Move the slider to select the percentage of your monthly income you're comfortable spending on rent. Typically, it's advised to spend about 30% or less on housing.

Recommended income

$33,800 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $33,800 is recommended to comfortably afford this 2-bedroom rental priced at $845 per month.

For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator or rent vs. buy calculator.

Apartment for rent

$845 - $900

Rent Affordability Calculator

Interested in 1340 42nd St?

Find out more about this property & see if it's available now.

Property managed by:

Colonial Village

Avoid rental scams - Situations involving wire transfers or a landlord who can't meet you in person can be red flags.