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6902 Urbandale Ave

UrbandaleIA50322
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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 Hickman in the Windsor Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. 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 Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveReceive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ...Studio,1BA$705
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$725
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Urbandale area is the $0.94 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,753. The second greatest value Urbandale apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft Model at Robin Hill starting at $1,055 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Windsor 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.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Robin Hill2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft2BR,2BA$0.86
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Balcony2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$1.01
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.96
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$0.94
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.07
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 285 Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $2,836. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Urbandale ranging from $825 to $5,500.

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 $825 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,702.

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 $2,836, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,645. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,195.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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