Cheap Apartments for Rent in Van Meter, IA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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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 in the Dallas County neighborhood 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
Kettlestone Peak ApartmentsRainierStudio,1BA$925
Country Court Apartments - Waukee2BNCabcrn2BR,1BA$965
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify1BR,1BA$995
Brick Towne at Kettlestone1bd 1bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Commons at Greenway ParkFlat Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,074
Prairie Village Commons Apartments and TownhomesApartment 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Park 88 ApartmentsRoseStudio,1BA$1,116

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

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Meter area is the $0.98 price per square foot Timberline Model at Timberline Ridge in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Van Meter apartment is the Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes starting at $2,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Dallas County 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.
Timberline RidgeTimberline3BR,3BA$0.98
Platinum Pointe TownhomesPlatinum Pointe - 4 Bed4BR,3BA$1.13
Cove at Kettlestone TownhomesCove at Kettlestone Townhomes 3-Bed3BR,2BA$1.23
Maplewood Townhouses3 bedroom 2 bath Townhomes3BR,2BA$1.03
11Fifty on OlsonThe Domain (D6)3BR,2BA$1.07
Windfield West3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify1BR,1BA$1.22
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.23
Country Court Apartments - Waukee2brtotalremodel2BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Meter Apartments

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.

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