Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Creek Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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SaddleBrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SaddleBrook Apartments

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Cross Creek, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cross Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cross Creek area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $675. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Cross Creek apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive35 StudioStudio,1BA$705
Lillis LoftsStargazer II 30%3BR,2BA$736
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$804
Plaza ManorDaisy2BR,1BA$818
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$833

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Creek, IA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cross Creek area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Cross Creek apartment is the 2 Bdrm 935 Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,231 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Kennybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cross Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orchard View Townhomes4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.20
Reserve at Glenstone2 Bdrm 9352BR,2BA$1.32
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.00
Elm Village Apartments3 BDRM3BR,2BA$1.18
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2B OG2BR,1BA$1.03
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2r2BR,1BA$1.29
Bristol RidgeB22BR,1BA$1.17
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cross Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cross Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cross Creek is at Urban Heights listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment is $700 at Chad Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cross Creek is starting from $750 at Douglas Park Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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