Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (32 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 Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $547. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $548. Here are the most affordable Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1Studio,1BA$547
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Drake ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$630
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveReceive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ...Studio,1BA$705

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

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park 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.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Bristol RidgeB62BR,2BA$0.99
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.96
The Pointe on FleurOne Month FREE Rent - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.87
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
JK Sully10752BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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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 801 Apartments for Rent in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, IA with pricing that ranges from $547 to $4,991. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranging from $560 to $3,795.

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 $560 to $3,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,659.

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 $736 to $4,991, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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