
Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (9 Rentals)
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329 5th St

1334 32nd St

1919 Pleasant St

2601 Forest Dr

3031 Grand Ave, Unit 218

7815 Douglas Ave

2024 64th St, Unit 2024 64th Street
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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,331 | $850 | $2,250 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,823 | $1,300 | $2,295 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,412 | $1,750 | $2,850 |
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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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 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Des Moines Urbandale
What type of rentals are currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?
There are currently 794 Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $4,074. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranging from $595 to $2,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranges from $595 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,630.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale range from $812 to $4,074, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.
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