Cheap Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA from $628 (153 Rentals)

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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 7815 Douglas Ave
$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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7815 Douglas Ave

UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 4211 65th St
$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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4211 65th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Walnut Lake
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$1,111 - $1,506

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Base Rent$1,111 - $1,506
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walnut Lake

4454 142nd StUrbandale, IA 50323
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property at 10151 Sutton Pl
$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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10151 Sutton Pl

UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 5924 Sutton Pl
$1,150
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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5924 Sutton Pl

UrbandaleIA50322
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4314 67th St, Unit Duplex
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

4314 67th St, Unit Duplex

4314 67th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Holcomb Place
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295
Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Holcomb Place

14300 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50323
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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The View On Hickman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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SaddleBrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SaddleBrook Apartments

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
Rent Specials
$739 - $1,135

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

The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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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Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Urbandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale 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
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$720
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$739
Plaza ManorDaisy2BR,1BA$741
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Urbandale 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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale 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
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.82
Element at Valley WestC2 Premium-Renovated Apartment2BR,2BA$0.99
Sunrise MeadowsB3 - St. Lucia2BR,2BA$1.03
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Meadow RidgeStandard no in unit laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94

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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 Urban Heights listed at $600.

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

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

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 $710 at 4837 NW 62nd Ave.

What is the most affordable Urbandale Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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