Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (61 Rentals)

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$1,895

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$1,895
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3816 82nd St

UrbandaleIA50322
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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
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$799 - $1,217
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,039
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,050
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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 The View On Hickman priced from $625. The View on Douglas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Colby Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
The View on DouglasCompletely Renovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The McCoy @ 8035One Month Free Rent at Move In. Enjoy Real Dea...Studio,1BA$705
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$743
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$755
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$792
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$795
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colby Woods area is the $0.81 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,128. The second greatest value Colby Woods apartment is the C4 Premium Model at Element at Valley West starting at $1,240 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club 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$0.81
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$1.05
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd floor standard w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.01
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$1.06
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colby Woods Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Colby Woods?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Colby Woods is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Colby Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Colby Woods is Olde English Village which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Colby Woods costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Colby Woods?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Colby Woods that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Colby Woods?

Cheap apartments in Colby Woods have an average cost of $107 which is $1,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Colby Woods.

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