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property at 9533 University Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850
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9533 University Ave, Unit 01

9533 University Ave
CliveIA50325
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Crest Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Manor

1872 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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309 8th St, Unit 3
$675

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Base Rent$675
Total Monthly Price$675
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309 8th St, Unit 3

309 8th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Flats Apartments
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$739 - $1,135

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Base Rent$739 - $1,135
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Westpointe Apartments
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$805 - $1,569

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Base Rent$805 - $1,569
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 530-530 Laurel St
$865 - $925
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530-530 Laurel St

WaukeeIA50263

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Clive, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clive, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights in the Windsor Heights neighborhood priced from $600. The View On Hickman in the Windsor Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clive apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingMicroStudio,1BA$700
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments35 StudioStudio,1BA$705
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$720
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$739
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clive, IA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clive area is the $0.85 price per square foot Greenway Square Townhomes - Apply Now Model at Greenway Square in the in the Sun Prairie neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Clive apartment is the Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes starting at $1,849 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenway SquareGreenway Square Townhomes - Apply Now3BR,3.5BA$0.85
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.79
Maplewood Townhouses2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.07
Sunrise MeadowsB3 - St. Lucia2BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
4th Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clive Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clive?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clive is at Urban Heights listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clive Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clive Apartment is $720 at Element at Valley West.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clive is starting from $750 at Douglas Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clive Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clive Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lillis Lofts and starts from $751.

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