Cheap Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA from $500 (90 Rentals)

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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Urbandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbandale, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $548. Plaza Manor in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $681. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbandale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$681
The McCoy at 8035 ApartmentsPay No Rent Until May 1st & Enjoy Real Deal Liv...Studio,1BA$735
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$745
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$775
Sherwood GlenKirklees II1BR,1BA$775
The Flats Apartments1x1 Pewter A1U1BR,1BA$792
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Urbandale area is the $0.97 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,812. The second greatest value Urbandale apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square starting at $971 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Urbandale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.98
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1.5 Courtyard2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.96
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$1.00
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Getting Around Urbandale, IA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Urbandale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Urbandale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Urbandale is at The McCoy at 8035 Apartments listed at $735.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbandale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbandale Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Urbandale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Urbandale is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Urbandale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Urbandale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowlark Place and starts from $1,073.

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