Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplenol Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (44 Rentals)

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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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Dakota Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest 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
1 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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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 Urban Heights priced from $650. Sherwood Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $673. Here are the most affordable Maplenol Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Sherwood GlenKirklees II1BR,1BA$673
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments35 Studio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$705
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$727
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$766
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$810
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maplenol Heights area is the $0.95 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Maplenol Heights apartment is the B1 Model at Diamond Brooke starting at $1,301 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Maplenol 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$0.95
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway #162BR,2BA$1.11
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.86
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.04

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Maplenol Heights, West Des Moines, IA

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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 a cheap apartment in Maplenol Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maplenol Heights is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maplenol Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Maplenol Heights is Sherwood Glen which is listed at $673, while the average apartment in Maplenol Heights costs $1,509.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maplenol Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Maplenol Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Maplenol Heights?

Cheap apartments in Maplenol Heights have an average cost of $129 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maplenol Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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