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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$805 - $1,600
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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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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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 $699. 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$699
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$805
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$875
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$920
St. Andrews ApartmentsONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES1BR,1BA$995
Windsor Chateau Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Robin Hill2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft2BR,2BA$1,101

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, IA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Hills area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1510 NW 81st St Model at 1510 NW 81st St, Unit 1510 NW 81st St in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Plaza Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft Model at Robin Hill starting at $1,101 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights 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.
1510 NW 81st St, Unit 1510 NW 81st St1510 NW 81st St3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Robin Hill2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft2BR,2BA$0.90
St. Andrews ApartmentsTWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.98
2625 63rd St, Unit 26252625 63rd St2BR,1BA$1.27
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 Bed Stellar2BR,1BA$1.11
Windsor Chateau Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - FURNISHED1BR,1BA$1.21
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Plaza Hills, Urbandale, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Hills Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Hills Apartment is $699 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 $800 at Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!.

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