Cheap Homes for Rent in the Plaza Hills Neighborhood of Urbandale, IA from $1,325 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, IA

As of August 24, 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 TWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER Model at St. Andrews Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1510 NW 81st St, Unit 1510 NW 81st St1510 NW 81st St3BR,1.5BA$1.33
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
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.43

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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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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Plaza Hills?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Plaza Hills, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $2,000. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plaza Hills ranging from $1,325 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plaza Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plaza Hills ranges from $1,325 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,607.

Expert Rental Resources

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