Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 3841 69th St

$975 - $1,200

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$975 - $1,200

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$975 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Now

3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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property at 1424 Beaver Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1424 Beaver Ave

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. 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
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$665

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

As of June 14, 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
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
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.99

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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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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $525 to $3,546. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranging from $625 to $4,200.

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 $625 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,867.

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 $1,070 to $3,165, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

Expert Rental Resources

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