Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplenol Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (43 Rentals)

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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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484 S 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 S 19th St

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Iowa G21 LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa G21 LLC

2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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Maplenol Heights, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Maplenol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maplenol Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The View On Hickman priced from $650. Westpointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $741. Here are the most affordable Maplenol Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$741
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$742
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveStudio 80Studio,1BA$775
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$778
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1BA$793
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$813
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$815
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maplenol Heights area is the $0.96 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,803. The second greatest value Maplenol Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft Model at Robin Hill starting at $1,051 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maplenol Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Robin Hill2 Bed 2 Bath with Loft2BR,2BA$0.86
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$0.97
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.95
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$0.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Maplenol Heights, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa, including West Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maplenol Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Maplenol Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Maplenol Heights is at The View On Hickman listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplenol Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplenol Heights Apartment is $742 at The Flats Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maplenol Heights is starting from $793 at Sherwood Glen.

What is the most affordable Maplenol Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maplenol Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Prairie & Vista Court and starts from $996.

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