Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Days Run Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 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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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 Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $625. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $648. Here are the most affordable Days Run apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Plaza ManorAspen1BR,1BA$652
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$697

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Days Run, IA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Days Run area is the $1.04 price per square foot 7815 Douglas Ave Model at 7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Days Run apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Lakeview starting at $1,000 with a $1.05 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$1.04
Lakeview3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.05
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.95
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.04
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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Days Run, Urbandale, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Days Run Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Days Run?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Days Run is at Urban Heights listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Days Run Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Days Run Apartment is $652 at Plaza Manor.

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

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

What is the most affordable Days Run Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Days Run Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview and starts from $1,000.

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