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4044 51st St

Des MoinesIA50310

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9817 Suncrest Ln

JohnstonIA50131

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$696
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.94
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.86
Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.96
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
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 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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