Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Karen Acres Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (61 Rentals)

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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

8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Holiday Illahee Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
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$738 - $1,215
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$738 - $1,215
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,039
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$989 - $1,039
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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 Studio unit found at The View On Hickman priced from $625. The View on Douglas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Karen Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
The View on DouglasCompletely Renovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveOne Month Free Rent at Move In. Enjoy Real Dea...Studio,1BA$705
Bristol RidgeB52BR,2BA$721
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$735
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$738
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Karen Acres area is the $0.77 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,084. 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.
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.77
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd floor standard w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.01
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$1.01
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Karen Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Karen Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Karen Acres is under $756.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Karen Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Karen Acres is The Flats Apartments which is listed at $738, while the average apartment in Karen Acres costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Karen Acres?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Karen Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Karen Acres?

Cheap apartments in Karen Acres have an average cost of $116 which is $1,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Karen Acres.

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