Cheap Homes for Rent in Karen Acres Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $1,000 (3 Rentals)

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Karen Acres, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Karen Acres area is the $0.99 price per square foot B6 Model at Bristol Ridge in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $894. The second greatest value Karen Acres apartment is the 2 BD Oak Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale starting at $940 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights 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 RidgeB62BR,2BA$0.99
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$1.04
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$1.08
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$0.99
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$0.97
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karen Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Karen Acres?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $2,132. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Karen Acres ranging from $1,095 to $2,645.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Karen Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Karen Acres ranges from $1,095 to $2,645 with an average monthly rent of $1,755.

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