Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $400 (229 Rentals)

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Sunrise Valley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Valley

1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Valley Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Station

313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Ashworth Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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484 S 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 S 19th St

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Treehouse Apartments priced from $492. Stockbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Treehouse ApartmentsIncome RestrictedStudio,1BA$492
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$565
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$675
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines 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 $1,822. The second greatest value Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartment is the 3x1.75 Model at The Pointe on Fleur starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.97
The Pointe on Fleur3x1.753BR,2BA$0.88
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.95
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$0.96
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.99
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.97
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA

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Among neighborhoods in West Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including West Des Moines. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is under $680.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

The cheapest apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale costs $1,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

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 49 regular apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 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 Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

Cheap apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale have an average cost of $573 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale.

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