Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Creek Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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The View On Hickman
$625 - $799
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$575 - $749
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$625 - $799
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The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Bristol Ridge
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$744 - $1,361
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$638 - $1,255
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$106

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$744 - $1,361
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Bristol Ridge

4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westpointe Apartments
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$779 - $1,461
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$732 - $1,414
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$779 - $1,461
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Bexley Urbandale
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$875 - $1,050
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$870 - $1,045
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$875 - $1,050
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Bexley Urbandale

7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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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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2170 NW 82nd St
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2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Twin Oaks Residences
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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 View On Hickman priced from $625. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Cross Creek apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$705
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$779
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$825
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$850
Element UrbandaleC12BR,2BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Creek, IA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cross Creek area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4805 86th St Model at 4805 86th St, Unit 29 in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Cross Creek apartment is the 2 Bdrm 1006 Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,260 with a $1.25 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.
4805 86th St, Unit 294805 86th St2BR,2BA$0.89
Reserve at Glenstone2 Bdrm 10062BR,2BA$1.25
Crescent ChaseThe Professional2BR,2BA$1.29
Bristol RidgeB62BR,2BA$1.04
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.18
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Element UrbandaleB2p2BR,1BA$1.28
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.13
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 View On Hickman listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment is $799 at Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED.

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.

What is the most affordable Cross Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cross Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Glenstone and starts from $1,330.

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