Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 2500 Grand Ave

$875

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 2905 High St

$850 - $900

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

2905 High St

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3841 69th St

$975 - $1,200

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$975 - $1,200
Total Monthly Price
$975 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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property at 4211 65th St

$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

4211 65th St

UrbandaleIA50322
property at 1617 34th St

$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1617 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1831 Fuller Rd

$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,100
Total Monthly Price
$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1831 Fuller Rd, Unit 24

1831 Fuller Rd
West Des MoinesIA50265
property at 1831 Fuller Rd

$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,100
Total Monthly Price
$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1831 Fuller Rd, Unit 4

1831 Fuller Rd
West Des MoinesIA50265
property at 3314 Valdez Ct

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

3314 Valdez Ct

Des MoinesIA50310

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. 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
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
Clover Creek0/1 - GrandStudio,1BA$597
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$685

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

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area is the $1.02 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,904. 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 TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Regency Woods2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
Legacy MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$0.98
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
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Des Moines Urbandale

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

There are currently 813 Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $3,550. There are also 139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,887.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale range from $1,010 to $3,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

Expert Rental Resources

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