Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $800 (30 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ponderosa Valley area of West Des Moines.

close
View Me
Dakota Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Utilities Included
Showing Results 1-30, Page 1 of 1

Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ponderosa Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ponderosa Valley area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Village priced from $825. Woodland West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$825
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Element at Valley WestA1c1BR,1BA$895
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Sun Prairie/Vista Court ApartmentsAmod1BR,1BA$926
Westwood ApartmentsWW_B RENO2BR,1BA$935
Woodland Place ApartmentsCedar1BR,1BA$950
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$952

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley 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 $1,812. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the The Bellagio Model at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,489 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Fountains ApartmentsThe Bellagio3BR,2BA$1.14
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Chapel Ridge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Somerfield Village Center Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.03
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.97
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponderosa Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ponderosa Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ponderosa Valley is at Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment is $825 at Colonial Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ponderosa Valley is starting from $825 at Woodland West.

What is the most affordable Ponderosa Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ponderosa Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Village and starts from $1,118.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

decorative image for How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit article

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.