Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplenol Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (66 Rentals)

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The Flats Apartments
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$749 - $1,179
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,139
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,055 - $2,212
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
$1,285 - $1,860
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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832 12th St

West Des MoinesIA50265

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Keystone Apartments
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Keystone Apartments

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

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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 $625. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Maplenol Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveUp to $1200 Rent Credit! Call for Details!Studio,1BA$705
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$743
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$749
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$754
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments35-1st-Bal-2Studio,1BA$845
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplenol Heights area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Maplenol Heights apartment is the Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village starting at $1,081 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club 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.
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.77
Fountains ApartmentsThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.12
Meadow RidgeRemodeled no laundry2BR,2BA$1.06
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Hamlet ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.07
Olde English Village2 Bed | 1 Bath | 912 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.04
Clover HillsB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maplenol Heights Apartment is $743 at Robin Hill.

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 $850 at Briarwood Grand Apartments.

What is the most affordable Maplenol Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maplenol Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood Grand Apartments and starts from $1,075.

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