Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $300 (38 Rentals)

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property at 3413 59th St

$700

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$700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

3413 59th St

Des MoinesIA50322
property at 2537 Lynner Dr

$800

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$800
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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 1831 Fuller Rd

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1831 Fuller Rd, Unit 9

1831 Fuller Rd
West Des MoinesIA50265

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property at 1171 21st St

$1,150 - $1,300

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1171 21st St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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. The View on Douglas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. 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
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675

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

As of March 14, 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 Drake Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $1,013 with a $0.84 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 TowersDrake3BR,2BA$0.84
Colonial VillageRichmond2BR,1.5BA$0.78
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$0.97
1604 16th St, Unit Apt 21604 16th St2BR,1BA$0.89
Douglas Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
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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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 823 Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $380 to $3,674. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranging from $380 to $3,200.

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 $380 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,614.

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 $1,009 to $3,091, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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