Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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The View On Hickman
$625
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$575
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$625
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The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Bristol Ridge
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$744 - $1,361
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$638 - $1,255
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$106

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$744 - $1,361
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bristol Ridge

4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westpointe Apartments
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$758 - $1,461
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$711 - $1,414
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$47

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$758 - $1,461
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Bexley Urbandale
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$875 - $1,050
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$870 - $1,045
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$5

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$875 - $1,050
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Bexley Urbandale

7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12
$695
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$695

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$695
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12

1136 1/2 68th StWindsor Heights, IA 50324
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
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$705 - $1,199
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$600 - $1,094
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$105

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$705 - $1,199
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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Cambridge Court Apartments
Rent Specials
$860 - $1,575
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$850 - $1,565
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$10

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$860 - $1,575
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Cambridge Court Apartments

1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Woodland West NMC
$920 - $1,415
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$805 - $1,300
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$115

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$920 - $1,415
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Woodland West NMC

3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Flats Apartments
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$947 - $1,292
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$877 - $1,222
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$70

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$947 - $1,292
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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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 Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Vibe at 8035 ApartmentsFurnished Studio Available with Flexible Lease ...Studio,1BA$705
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$758
Crossroad ApartmentsBeautiful 1 Bedroom Apartment | Prime Location ...1BR,1BA$775
Franklin Court Apartments1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE1BR,1BA$775
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$794

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colby Woods area is the $0.82 price per square foot Jamestown Model at Colonial Village in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $857. The second greatest value Colby Woods apartment is the 4805 86th St Model at 4805 86th St, Unit 29 starting at $900 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Cross Creek 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 VillageJamestown2BR,1.5BA$0.82
4805 86th St, Unit 294805 86th St2BR,2BA$0.89
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.01
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.01
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03

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