Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
1 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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Colby Woods, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

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. Plaza Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $652. 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
Plaza ManorAspen1BR,1BA$652
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$685
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments35 Studio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$705
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Colby Woods area is the $1.33 price per square foot TWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER Model at St. Andrews Apartments in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Colby Woods apartment is the 7815 Douglas Ave Model at 7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 starting at $995 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Merle Hay 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.
St. Andrews ApartmentsTWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER2BR,1.5BA$1.33
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Element UrbandaleB2p2BR,1BA$1.41
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.04
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.25
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$1.25
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colby Woods, Urbandale, IA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Urbandale, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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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 $652 at Plaza Manor.

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 $692 at Plaza Manor.

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