Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (324 Rentals)

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The Flats Apartments
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$769 - $1,142
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,089
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,813
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Valley Station
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Valley Station

313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Ashworth Manor
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Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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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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. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. 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
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

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

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area is the $0.96 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,804. The second greatest value Outer West Des Moines Urbandale 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 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.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBerkeley3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Regency Woods2 Bed + Sunroom | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$0.96
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale costs $1,595.

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 70 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 $265 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale.

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