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property at 9533 University Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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9533 University Ave, Unit 01

9533 University Ave
CliveIA50325
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property at 7815 Douglas Ave
$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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7815 Douglas Ave

UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 2024 64th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2024 64th St, Unit 2026 64th Street

2024 64th St
Windsor HeightsIA50324
property at 228 1st St
$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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228 1st St

West Des MoinesIA50265
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property at 8601 Westown Pkwy
$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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8601 Westown Pkwy

West Des MoinesIA50266

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property at 1212 62nd St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 19

1212 62nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clive, IA

As of September 13, 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
Element at Valley WestC2 Premium-Renovated Apartment2BR,2BA$0.99
Sunrise MeadowsB3 - St. Lucia2BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
4th Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clive

What type of rentals are currently available in Clive?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Clive, IA with pricing that ranges from $640 to $2,997. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clive ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clive?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clive ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,981.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clive?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clive range from $816 to $2,735, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,996.

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