Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cross Creek Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Peppertree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, 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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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 $695. Plaza Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $696. Here are the most affordable Cross Creek apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$696
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - ClivePay No Rent Until August 1st & Enjoy Real Deal...Studio,1BA$705
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$732
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$752
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$765
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$835
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments35-1st-Bal-2Studio,1BA$875
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cross Creek, IA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cross Creek area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Reserve at Glenstone in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Cross Creek apartment is the 2A 1187 sf Model at Providence Pointe starting at $1,394 with a $1.17 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.
Reserve at Glenstone3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.12
Providence Pointe2A 1187 sf2BR,2BA$1.17
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.18
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.95
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$1.24

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Cross Creek, Urbandale, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Urbandale. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cross Creek Apartment is $765 at Sherwood Glen.

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 $696 at Plaza Manor.

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 $1,350.

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