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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.96
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.94
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.97
Legacy Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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