Valley West Apts. PB Section 8 West Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Valley West Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in West Des Moines, IA with 105 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $384/month on average.
105
total units
93%
occupancy
$384
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 36th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,990/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,480/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Valley West Apts.
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1800 36th St, West Des Moines; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$384/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Crestview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 4 km |
| W.h. Iii Inc. PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4.2 km |
| Sun Prairie Apts Vii LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 4.3 km |
| W.h. Ii Ltd. PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4.3 km |
| Cross Creek Apts of Urbandale LIHTC | Urbandale | 4.5 km |
| Merle Hay Apartments LIHTC | Urbandale | 4.7 km |
| The Pointe on 88th LIHTC | West Des Moines | 6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Valley West Apts. have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Valley West Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $384/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Valley West Apts.?
Contact the management office at 1800 36th St in West Des Moines. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.