Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Creek Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $645 (38 Rentals)

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Westpointe Apartments
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$805 - $1,581

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Base Rent$805 - $1,581

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 7815 Douglas Ave
$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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7815 Douglas Ave

UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 4211 65th St
$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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4211 65th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 10151 Sutton Pl
$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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10151 Sutton Pl

UrbandaleIA50322
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4314 67th St, Unit Duplex
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

4314 67th St, Unit Duplex

4314 67th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 4003 79th St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4003 79th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The View On Hickman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, 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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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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property at 2024 64th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2024 64th St, Unit 2026 64th Street

2024 64th St
Windsor HeightsIA50324
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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 The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive priced from $705. Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Cross Creek apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive35 StudioStudio,1BA$705
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Lillis LoftsStargazer II 30%3BR,2BA$751
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$805
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$815
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$845
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$875
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Creek, IA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cross Creek area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Cross Creek apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Lofts at NorthPark starting at $1,100 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Cross Creek 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$1.15
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.98
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2c2BR,1BA$1.21
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.13
Chad Estates2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1BR Stellar1BR,1BA$1.17
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - FURNISHED1BR,1BA$1.21
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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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 The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive listed at $705.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment is $750 at Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!.

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.

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