Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (273 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Clover Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $593. Here are the most affordable Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$593
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$620
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

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

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartment is the C2 Premium Model at Element at Valley West starting at $950 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club 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.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.81
Element at Valley WestC2 Premium2BR,2BA$0.86
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 23120 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$0.81
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.96
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.94
1325 24th St, Unit 21325 24th St2BR,1BA$0.95
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$0.96
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale costs $2,195.

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 111 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 $204 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale.

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