Apartments for Rent in the Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA (74 Rentals)

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Westpointe Apartments
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$805 - $1,600
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4003 79th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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The Flats Apartments
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$763 - $1,137
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,129
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colby Woods

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Colby Woods area of Urbandale, IA?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 74 available Colby Woods apartments priced from $655 to $2,000, with an average monthly rent of $1,003.

How much are Studio apartments in Colby Woods?

There are currently 17 Studio Apartments in Colby Woods with rent ranges from $700 to $915 with an average price of $847.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Colby Woods Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Colby Woods ranges from $655 to $1,456 with an average monthly rent of $951.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Colby Woods cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Colby Woods range from $663 to $2,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,030.

How expensive are Colby Woods Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 17 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Colby Woods on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,139 to $1,974 - averaging $1,513 for the location.

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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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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