
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Hills Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Plaza Hills, Urbandale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plaza Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Plaza Hills Studio Apartments | $792 | $599 | $957 |
Plaza Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $838 | $1,250 |
Plaza Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $800 | $1,751 |
Plaza Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $1,290 | $1,705 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Plaza Hills Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA.
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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 $599. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Plaza Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $599 |
The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $731 |
Chad Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, IA
As of July 10, 2025 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 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Balcony Model at Lakeview starting at $910 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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St. Andrews Apartments | TWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Lakeview | 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Balcony | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Crest Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Chad Estates | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Twin Oaks Residences | Third Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Windsor - Windsor Heights | Windsor- 1 Bed Deck Unit (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
Urban Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $599.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment is $894 at Westpointe Apartments.
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 $865 at Chad Estates.
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