Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Holcomb Place
$1,430 - $1,480
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$1,430 - $1,480

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Built in 20182 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

Holcomb Place

14300 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50323
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The View On Hickman
Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
Built in 20212 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322

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Brick Towne at Johnston
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$1,000 - $1,500
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$1,000 - $1,500

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Built in 20181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brick Towne at Johnston

6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
55+ Active Adult
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Residences at 62W
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$1,445 - $2,340
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$1,445 - $2,340

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Built in 20171 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at 62W

6000 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cadence
$1,459 - $2,046
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Built in 20161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cadence

6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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The View on Douglas
Built in 2025Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Latitude Lofts
Built in 20201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Latitude Lofts

551 SE Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
Built in 20231 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Lillis Lofts and starts from $751.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.