Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplenol Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (44 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 Urban Heights priced from $625. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Maplenol Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveReceive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ...Studio,1BA$705
West Glen ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$725
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$725
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_6401BR,1BA$731
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$733
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$785
Eastwood on GrandJC_A1BR,1BA$795
Hamlet ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maplenol Heights area is the $0.99 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Maplenol Heights apartment is the B1 Model at Diamond Brooke starting at $1,319 with a $1.10 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$0.99
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.10
Element at Valley WestC2 Premium2BR,2BA$0.86
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.11
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.96
Polo ClubBrookhaven2BR,2BA$1.10
Clover HillsB2 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.94
Dakota Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Maplenol Heights is The Flats Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Maplenol Heights costs $1,127.

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 43 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 $142 which is $985 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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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