Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Days Run Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $500 (24 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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Executive Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Silhouette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silhouette Apartments

3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Days Run, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Days Run Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Days Run area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Plaza Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Days Run apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$675
The McCoy at 8035 ApartmentsPay No Rent Until May 1st & Enjoy Real Deal Liv...Studio,1BA$735
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$745
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan II2BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Days Run, IA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Days Run area is the $1.10 price per square foot 7815 Douglas Ave Model at 7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Days Run apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Courtyard Model at Lakeview starting at $910 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Days Run apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1.5 Courtyard2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.04
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.29
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Sherwood GlenKirklees II1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Days Run, Urbandale, IA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Urbandale, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Days Run Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Days Run?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Days Run is under $840.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Days Run?

The cheapest apartment in Days Run is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Days Run costs $1,442.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Days Run?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Days Run that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Days Run?

Cheap apartments in Days Run have an average cost of $349 which is $1,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Days Run.

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