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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 1 Bed unit found at SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS in the Glynn Village neighborhood priced from $800. Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Van Meter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$800
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$855
Fountain TerraceNeptuneStudio,1BA$865
Prairie Grass at Jordan CreekIndigo VistaStudio,1BA$949
Park 88 ApartmentsRoseStudio,1BA$953
Country Court Apartments2BNCabGCentr2BR,1BA$955
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify1BR,1BA$995
Brick Towne at Kettlestone1bd 1bath1BR,1BA$1,000
The Winhall of Williams PointeA21BR,1BA$1,002
The Commons at Greenway ParkFlat Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,036

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

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Meter area is the $1.08 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes in the starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Van Meter apartment is the Solana Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.05 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$1.08
Stratford Crossing Flats TownhomesSolana3BR,3.5BA$1.05
The Cove at KettlestoneCove at Kettlestone Townhomes 3-Bed3BR,2BA$1.23
Painted Woods VillasPearson - 1 Car Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Maplewood Townhouses2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.04
Windfield West3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify1BR,1BA$1.22
Country Court Apartments2BNCabGCentr2BR,1BA$1.19
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.16

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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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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 $865.

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 Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments and starts from $945.

Expert Rental Resources

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