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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 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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Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Urbandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbandale, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $548. The View on Douglas in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbandale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveReceive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ...Studio,1BA$705
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$735
Alice Place Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Urbandale area is the $1.03 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value Urbandale apartment is the B1 - Montego Bay Model at Sunrise Meadows starting at $994 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Glynn Village 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.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Sunrise MeadowsB1 - Montego Bay2BR,2BA$0.99
Crescent ChaseThe Master Suite2BR,2BA$1.06
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Balcony2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$1.08
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.98
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Getting Around Urbandale, IA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 The View on Douglas listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbandale Apartment is $548 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 Country Club Village Apartments and starts from $1,105.

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