Picket Fence is a brand-new luxury rental community in West Des Moines, IA, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments and select townhome floor plans with an attached 1-car garage included in every home. Designed for comfortable suburban living, each residence features quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, in-unit washer & dryer, light walnut wood-style flooring, and walk-in closets. Select homes also offer a balcony or patio, pantry storage, and double vanity sinks. Enjoy a range of community amenities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, walking trails, pickleball court, clubroom, conference room, and an outdoor lounge. Located in the Waukee Community School District and offering an easy commute to top employers like Athene, Des Moines University, and Wells Fargo, Picket Fence is where neighborhood charm meets modern convenience. First homes now available for move in! Contact us today to reserve your new home and become a founding resident of Picket Fence!
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$1,923/moFees may apply
455 S 85th St, # 2606, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2beds
1,326sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Central
What's special
Pantry storageOutdoor loungeBalcony or patioWalk-in closetsQuartz countertopsLight walnut wood-style flooringOutdoor pool
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,326 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue, Clubroom, Community Package Lockers, Double Sink Vanities*, Lighting, Local Discounts for Residents, Matching Tub/Shower Combo or Walk-In Shower, Matte Black Door Hardware & Cabinet Pulls, Matte Black Kitchen & Bath Fixtures, Online Resident Portal, Oversized Bathroom Mirrors, Pet-Friendly Community, Pickleball Court, Planned Social Activities for Residents, Preferred Employer Program, Quartz Countertops Sleek & Durable, Recycling Program, Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet, Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Stars & Stripes Military Rewards Program, Storage, Trash Pickup - Door, Various Lease Term Options, Walk-in Closets, White Shaker-Style Soft-Close Cabinetry
- Pool features: Pool
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Building
Details
- Building name: Picket Fence Community
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Insurance, Maintenance, Management, Pool, Storage, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,923-3.3%$1/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listing removed | $1,988$1/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $1,988-4.4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $2,079+5.4%$2/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $1,972-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $2,151+14.3%$2/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $1,882-19.2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Price change | $2,330+23.8%$2/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $1,882-8.7%$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/2025 | Price change | $2,061+3.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $1,988-3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $2,062+3.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,988$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 50266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Woodland Hills ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Timberline SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Waukee Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 3.4 mi
There are 16 available units in this apartment building
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