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1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265

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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Clover Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $605. Here are the most affordable Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$605
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $912 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 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
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.85
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1.5BA$0.80
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

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Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including West Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is under $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

The cheapest apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale costs $1,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

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 148 regular apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 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 Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

Cheap apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale have an average cost of $236 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale.

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