Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (61 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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4003 79th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, 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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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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SaddleBrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SaddleBrook Apartments

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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Holiday Illahee Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,000
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cheapest Available Colby Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colby Woods area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $650. Chad Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Colby Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$763
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveStudio 80Studio,1BA$775
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$799
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$805
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colby Woods area is the $0.80 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,120. The second greatest value Colby Woods apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft Model at Robin Hill starting at $1,101 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colby Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.80
Robin Hill2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft2BR,2BA$0.90
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$1.11
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Olde English Village2 Bed | 2 Bath | 960 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.04
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.98
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.02
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 Bed Stellar2BR,1BA$1.11
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colby Woods Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Colby Woods?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Colby Woods is at Urban Heights listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colby Woods Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colby Woods Apartment is $699 at Chad Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colby Woods Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colby Woods is starting from $815 at Chad Estates.

What is the most affordable Colby Woods Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Colby Woods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Village and starts from $1,120.

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