Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Karen Acres Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Westpointe Apartments
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$803 - $1,471
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$1,200

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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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The View On Hickman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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SaddleBrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SaddleBrook Apartments

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
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$767 - $1,131
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,089
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cheapest Available Karen Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Karen Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Lillis Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Karen Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Lillis LoftsGoldenray 30%2BR,1BA$665
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive35 StudioStudio,1BA$705
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$767
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$777
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Karen Acres area is the $1.15 price per square foot C1 Model at Bristol Ridge in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Karen Acres apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Karen Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bristol RidgeC13BR,2BA$1.15
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Meadow RidgeStandard no laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.04
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Karen Acres Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Karen Acres?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Karen Acres is at The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive listed at $705.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Karen Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Karen Acres Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Karen Acres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Karen Acres is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Karen Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Karen Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elm Village and starts from $1,185.

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