
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA from $710 (139 Rentals)


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10151 Sutton Dr, Unit 6

2753 100th St

5924 Sutton Pl

10151 Sutton Pl

St. Andrews Apartments

Timberline Pointe

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Holcomb Place

9309 Sandler Dr

Peppertree Apartments

Lakeview
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Iowa Urban Rock

Cross Creek

10151 Sutton Pl

10141 Sutton Dr

7815 Douglas Ave

Timber Hills Airline

SaddleBrook Apartments

15211 Greenbelt Dr

4837 NW 62nd Ave

Woodland West
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The Village at Westchester

5906 Hickman Rd

Colonial Village

The Lofts at NorthPark

Washington Manor

Crossroad Apartments

1534 63rd St

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Robin Hill

Franklin Court Apartments
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Olde English Village

Park West Apartments

Windfield West

Hickman One

Windsor Chateau Apartments

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Meadow Ridge

Regency Woods

Westchester Square

Woodland Place Apartments
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Urbandale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Urbandale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale Studio Apartments | $902 | $625 | $1,688 |
| Urbandale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,087 | $695 | $2,605 |
| Urbandale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $710 | $2,501 |
| Urbandale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,088 | $2,908 |
| Urbandale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $2,096 | $2,295 |
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Best Local Schools in Urbandale, IA
Webster Elementary School
Urbandale High School
Urbandale Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Urbandale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Urbandale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Urbandale is at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I listed at $648.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbandale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbandale Apartment is $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Urbandale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Urbandale is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.
What is the most affordable Urbandale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Urbandale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I and starts from $648.
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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