Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Hills Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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Westpointe Apartments
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$803 - $1,532
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 3011 67th St

$1,650 - $1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3011 67th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, 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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Iowa Urban Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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property at 2002 63rd St

$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2002 63rd St

Windsor HeightsIA50324

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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Crest Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Manor

1872 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Plaza Hills, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaza Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $650. Chad Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Plaza Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$803
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$875
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1.5 Courtyard2BR,1BA$930
St. Andrews ApartmentsONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES1BR,1BA$995
The Windsor - Windsor HeightsWindsor- 1 Bed Non-Deck Unit (B1)1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, IA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Hills area is the $1.33 price per square foot TWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER Model at St. Andrews Apartments in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Plaza Hills apartment is the 2625 63rd St Model at 2625 63rd St, Unit 2625 starting at $1,200 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Andrews ApartmentsTWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER2BR,1.5BA$1.33
2625 63rd St, Unit 26252625 63rd St2BR,1BA$1.32
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - FURNISHED1BR,1BA$1.22
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
The Windsor - Windsor HeightsWindsor- 1 Bed Non-Deck Unit (B1)1BR,1BA$1.95
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.43
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.20
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Plaza Hills, Urbandale, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plaza Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plaza Hills is at Urban Heights listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment is $700 at Chad Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plaza Hills is starting from $820 at Chad Estates.

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