Cheap Homes for Rent in Karen Acres Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $900 (2 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Karen Acres area of Urbandale.

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$975 - $1,200

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$975 - $1,200

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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Karen Acres area is the $0.73 price per square foot Jamestown Model at Colonial Village in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value Karen Acres apartment is the Remodeled w/laundry Model at Meadow Ridge starting at $1,079 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club 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 VillageJamestown2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Meadow RidgeRemodeled w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.10
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.00
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2B OG2BR,1BA$1.03
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Bristol RidgeB22BR,1BA$1.17
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Karen Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Karen Acres?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Karen Acres, IA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $2,050. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Karen Acres ranging from $975 to $2,200.

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 $975 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,763.

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