Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
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$749 - $1,177
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3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,139
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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 Douglas priced from $599. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Colby Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveUp to $1200 Rent Credit! Call for Details!Studio,1BA$705
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$741
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$749
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1BA$762

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colby Woods area is the $0.75 price per square foot Jamestown Model at Colonial Village in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $784. The second greatest value Colby Woods apartment is the Remodeled w/laundry Model at Meadow Ridge starting at $1,079 with a $1.10 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 VillageJamestown2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Meadow RidgeRemodeled w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.10
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.00
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2B OG2BR,1BA$1.03
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$1.00
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Plaza ManorDaisy2BR,1BA$1.11
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
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 The View on Douglas listed at $599.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colby Woods Apartment is $700 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 $750 at Douglas Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Colby Woods Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Colby Woods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elm Village Apartments and starts from $1,085.

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