Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplenol Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (50 Rentals)

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The Flats Apartments
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$799 - $1,274
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$835 - $1,186
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$729 - $1,080
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$106

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$835 - $1,186
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Fairmeadows Village
$875 - $1,250
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$815 - $1,190
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$60

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$875 - $1,250
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Fairmeadows Village

2625 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Woodland West NMC
$920 - $1,415
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$805 - $1,300
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$115

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$920 - $1,415
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Woodland West NMC

3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$950

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1831 Fuller Rd, Unit 9

1831 Fuller Rd
West Des MoinesIA50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,039
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$989 - $1,039

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$989 - $1,039
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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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Dakota Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The View On Hickman
$625 - $725
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$575 - $675
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$625 - $725
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The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The McCoy @ 8035
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$705 - $1,425
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$385 - $1,105
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$320

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$705 - $1,425
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The McCoy @ 8035

11040 Hickman RdClive, IA 50325
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Westpointe Apartments
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$754 - $1,215
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$707 - $1,168
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Urban Green Apartments
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$830 - $955
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$795 - $920
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$35

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$830 - $955
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Urban Green Apartments

7715 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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Vibe at 8035
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vibe at 8035

11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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Crest Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Manor

1872 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 $625. Urban Heights Apartments 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 Heights Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Vibe at 8035Furnished Studio Available with Flexible Lease ...Studio,1BA$705
The McCoy @ 8035Studio FurnishedStudio,1BA$705
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$752
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$754
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$795
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$799
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplenol Heights area is the $1.07 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $2,003. The second greatest value Maplenol Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.60 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 TownhomesBerkeley3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$1.05
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd floor standard w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Balcony2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.98
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Maplenol Heights, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $795 at Olde English Village.

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 $749 at Woodland West.

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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