Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Karen Acres Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Lillis Lofts
2 to 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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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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Karen Acres, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Karen Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Karen Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Manor priced from $700. Westpointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Karen Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$700
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$725
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Village at WestchesterHarrison II2BR,1BA$775
Sherwood GlenKirklees II1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Karen Acres area is the $1.22 price per square foot D (att gar) Model at SaddleBrook Apartments in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Karen Acres apartment is the TWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER Model at St. Andrews Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Karen Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SaddleBrook ApartmentsD (att gar)2BR,2BA$1.22
St. Andrews ApartmentsTWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER2BR,1.5BA$1.33
7815 Douglas Ave #102, Unit #1027815 Douglas Ave #1022BR,1.5BA$1.15
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.96
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Urban Green Apartments1 bedroom update stainless1BR,1BA$1.11
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.04
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Sherwood GlenKirklees II1BR,1BA$1.29
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Karen Acres, Urbandale, IA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Karen Acres Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Karen Acres?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Karen Acres is at Westpointe Apartments listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Karen Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Karen Acres Apartment is $700 at Plaza Manor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Karen Acres is starting from $775 at The Village at Westchester.

What is the most affordable Karen Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Karen Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $1,395.

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