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Pointe on 88th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe on 88th

520 S 88th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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Van Meter, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Meter Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Van Meter, IA is a Studio unit found at Fountain Terrace priced from $795. SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS in the Glynn Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Van Meter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fountain TerraceNeptuneStudio,1BA$795
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$800
Adel Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$855
Park 88 ApartmentsRoseStudio,1BA$947
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Country Court Apartments - Waukee2BNCabGCntrcrn2BR,1BA$960
Bricks at Waukee East ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$969
Kettlestone Peak ApartmentsVictoria1BR,1BA$1,000
Brick Towne at Kettlestone1bd 1bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Meter, IA and Nearby

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Meter area is the $1.04 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Van Meter apartment is the Garnett Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $1,975 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Glynn Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Meter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platinum Pointe TownhomesPlatinum Pointe - 3 Bed3BR,3BA$1.04
Stratford Crossing Flats TownhomesGarnett2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Redwood Waukee Hickman RoadWillowood2BR,2BA$1.30
Maplewood Townhouses2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.04
Kettlestone Peak ApartmentsDenali3BR,2BA$1.34
Windfield West3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Stratford PointeType 4 - DUO2BR,2BA$1.33
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.23
Country Court Apartments - Waukee2brtotalremodelcornerS2BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Meter Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Van Meter?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Van Meter is at Fountain Terrace listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Meter Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Meter Apartment is $800 at SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Van Meter Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Van Meter is starting from $855 at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments.

What is the most affordable Van Meter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Van Meter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windfield West and starts from $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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