Cheap Homes for Rent in Maplenol Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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 $695. The Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $697. Here are the most affordable Maplenol Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$697
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maplenol Heights area is the $1.09 price per square foot B1 Model at Diamond Brooke in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,301. The second greatest value Maplenol Heights apartment is the The Buckingham Model at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,230 with a $1.12 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.
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Fountains ApartmentsThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.12
Chapel Ridge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Element at Valley WestC1 Premium2BR,2BA$1.14
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Hamlet ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.14
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.89
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maplenol Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Maplenol Heights?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in Maplenol Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,750. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maplenol Heights ranging from $850 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Maplenol Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Maplenol Heights ranges from $850 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,550.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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