Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Creek Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Cross Creek, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cross Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cross Creek Studio Apartments | $803 | $625 | $1,649 |
Cross Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $623 | $2,300 |
Cross Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $701 | $2,868 |
Cross Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $1,000 | $3,311 |
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Cheapest Available Cross Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross Creek area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $625. Plaza Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $656. Here are the most affordable Cross Creek apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Plaza Manor | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $656 |
Sherwood Glen | Kirklees II | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
The Village at Westchester | Bedford II | 2BR,1BA | $701 |
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments | 35 Studio 1st Floor | Studio,1BA | $705 |
The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $753 |
Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Bexley Urbandale | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Urban Green Apartments | 1 BR Oak | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Creek, IA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross Creek area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2A 1161 sf Model at Providence Pointe in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Cross Creek apartment is the 2 Bdrm 1006 Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,199 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Kennybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cross Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Providence Pointe | 2A 1161 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Reserve at Glenstone | 2 Bdrm 1006 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 | 7815 Douglas Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Lakeview | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Bexley Urbandale | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Urban Green Apartments | 1 BR Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
The Village at Westchester | Bedford | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.04 |
Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cross Creek Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cross Creek?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cross Creek is at Urban Heights listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment is $623 at Plaza Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cross Creek is starting from $700 at The Village at Westchester.
What is the most affordable Cross Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cross Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview and starts from $1,000.
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