
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Creek Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $645 (38 Rentals)
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4003 79th St

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Cross Creek

SaddleBrook Apartments

10121 Sutton Dr

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The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive
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Chad Estates

Reserve at Glenstone

The Lofts at NorthPark

Crescent Chase

2024 64th St, Unit 2026 64th Street

White Oak Apartments

7415 Wilshire Blvd

2170 NW 82nd St
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Cross Creek, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cross Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Studio Apartments | $837 | $705 | $1,435 |
| Cross Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $881 | $652 | $1,325 |
| Cross Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $677 | $2,319 |
| Cross Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,185 | $2,386 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive | 35 Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Douglas Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Lillis Lofts | Stargazer II 30% | 3BR,2BA | $751 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Chad Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
| Element Urbandale | B3p | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Bristol Ridge | B1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard View Townhomes | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| The Lofts at NorthPark | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Lakeview | 2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Bexley Urbandale | bxl-B2c | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Bristol Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Chad Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Douglas Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 1BR Stellar | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom - FURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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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