Cheap Homes for Rent in Urbandale, IA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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property at 3413 59th St

$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3413 59th St

Des MoinesIA50322
property at 6030 Bremen Ct

$995 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

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6030 Bremen Ct

JohnstonIA50131

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property at 8601 Westown Pkwy

$1,150 - $1,595

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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8601 Westown Pkwy

West Des MoinesIA50266

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property at 387 NE Kingwood

$1,397

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$1,397

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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387 NE Kingwood

WaukeeIA50263

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property at 3316 68th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3316 68th St

UrbandaleIA50322

Urbandale, IA Local Guide

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. The View on Douglas in the Merle Hay 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Urbandale area is the $0.97 price per square foot 9169 Daisy Drive #104 Model at Greenway Square in the in the The Pinnacle neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Urbandale apartment is the Jamestown Model at Colonial Village starting at $792 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Urbandale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenway Square9169 Daisy Drive #1043BR,3.5BA$0.97
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1.5BA$0.75
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.02
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.04
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Urbandale

What type of rentals are currently available in Urbandale?

There are currently 299 Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $3,135. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Urbandale ranging from $700 to $4,750.

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 $700 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,363.

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 $1,100 to $2,811, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,196.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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