Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Prairie Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sun Prairie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Prairie area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats Apartments priced from $695. The McCoy at 8035 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Sun Prairie apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$695
The McCoy at 8035 ApartmentsReal Deal Living to Budget Better & up to $1000...Studio,1BA$705
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
The Vibe at 8035 ApartmentsPreleasing for April. Lease now to Receive $25...Studio,1BA$840
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Prairie, IA

As of February 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Prairie 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 $1,815. The second greatest value Sun Prairie apartment is the D2p Model at Element at Valley West starting at $1,570 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Element at Valley WestD2p3BR,2BA$1.03
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Fountains ApartmentsThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.08
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd flr w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$1.00
Dakota Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sun Prairie Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Prairie Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sun Prairie?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sun Prairie is at The McCoy at 8035 Apartments listed at $705.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Prairie Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Prairie Apartment is $695 at The Flats Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sun Prairie Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Sun Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sun Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments and starts from $1,186.

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