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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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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 Plaza Manor in the Merle Hay neighborhood priced from $643. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $648. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbandale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$643
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
Sherwood GlenKirklees II1BR,1BA$665
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$699
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$704
The Village at WestchesterRye1BR,1BA$710
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments35 StudioStudio,1BA$735
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$774
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

As of April 28, 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 $1,808. The second greatest value Urbandale apartment is the 3 bed 2 Bath Townhome - Renovated Model at Maple Grove Villas starting at $1,450 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Glynn Village 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
Maple Grove Villas3 bed 2 Bath Townhome - Renovated3BR,2BA$1.09
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.93
Lakeview3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.05
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.90
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86

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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 $642 at Plaza Manor.

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 Lakeview and starts from $1,000.

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