Cheap Homes for Rent in Colby Woods Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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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 $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
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colby Woods area is the $0.80 price per square foot Richmond Model at Colonial Village in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $841. The second greatest value Colby Woods apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Park West Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.99 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 VillageRichmond2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.97
Meadow Ridge2x2 2nd flr w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$1.02
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Colby Woods

What type of rentals are currently available in Colby Woods?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Colby Woods, IA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $2,095. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Colby Woods ranging from $1,325 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Colby Woods?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Colby Woods ranges from $1,325 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,083.

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