
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (237 Rentals)
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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Studio Apartments | $960 | $600 | $1,797 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $565 | $2,411 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $660 | $3,556 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $812 | $4,074 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $965 | $1,995 |
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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 Village Green priced from $600. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ingersoll Park Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Plaza Manor | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $641 |
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $648 |
The Eddy | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Sherwood Glen | Kirklees II | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Lenox Properties | Drake | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area is the $0.96 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,791. The second greatest value Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes | Andover | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Westchester Square | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
The 4220 Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Classic 2-Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Colonial Village | Plymouth | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Legacy Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Woodland West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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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?
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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 $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is Plaza Manor which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale costs $1,594.
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 37 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 $340 which is $1,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale.
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