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7815 Douglas Ave
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2014 55th St

4044 51st St

8302 Westown Pkwy

1413 63rd St

5000 Hickman Rd

1620-1622 63rd St

305 NE Olivewood
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9817 Suncrest Ln
Urbandale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Urbandale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Urbandale 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,594 | $1,100 | $2,400 |
Urbandale 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,068 | $1,450 | $3,000 |
Urbandale 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,371 | $1,995 | $2,850 |
Urbandale 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,600 | $3,000 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Urbandale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbandale, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood priced from $548. Urban Heights in the Windsor Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbandale apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $548 |
Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $599 |
The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Plaza Manor | Azalea | 2BR,1BA | $696 |
The Flats Apartments | Tawny | 1BR,1BA | $697 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Urbandale area is the $0.94 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,767. The second greatest value Urbandale apartment is the 7815 Douglas Ave Model at 7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 starting at $995 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Urbandale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes | Andover | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 | 7815 Douglas Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Lakeview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Windfield West | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
Crest Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Colonial Village | Plymouth | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Village at Westchester | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Woodland West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Urbandale
What type of rentals are currently available in Urbandale?
There are currently 276 Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $5,500. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Urbandale ranging from $850 to $4,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Urbandale?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Urbandale ranges from $850 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,096.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Urbandale?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Urbandale range from $736 to $4,061, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.
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