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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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Whisper Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whisper Ridge

9005 Bridgewood BlvdWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Townhomes of Silver Oak
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Townhomes of Silver Oak

8601 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Waukee, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waukee, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sun Prairie & Vista Court in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood priced from $809. Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing in the Glynn Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waukee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_6401BR,1BA$809
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Lofts at Kettlestone CentralBRAND NEW!! Studio + Private BalconyStudio,1BA$850
The Commons at Greenway ParkFlat Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Accessible1BR,1BA$900
Sunrise MeadowsB4 - St. Croix2BR,2BA$903
Bricks at Waukee East ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$908
Park 88 ApartmentsPoppyStudio,1BA$949
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom Internet & Cable Included1BR,1BA$950
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Prairie Grass at Jordan CreekIndigo VistaStudio,1BA$951

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waukee, IA

As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waukee 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 Waukee apartment is the Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe starting at $2,600 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Waukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timberline RidgeTimberline3BR,3BA$0.98
Platinum PointePlatinum Pointe - 3 Bed3BR,3BA$1.08
Village at The Grove TownhomesGrove 3 Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Maplewood Townhouses2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.01
Maple Grove Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.08
Sunrise MeadowsB1 - Montego Bay2BR,2BA$0.97
Silver Oak Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify1BR,1BA$1.18
Country Court Apartments - Waukee2brtotalremodelcornerS2BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waukee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waukee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waukee is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waukee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waukee Apartment is $809 at Sun Prairie & Vista Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waukee is starting from $903 at Sunrise Meadows.

What is the most affordable Waukee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waukee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Prairie & Vista Court and starts from $1,117.

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