1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (35 Rentals)

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Vista Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Court

5515 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Ponderosa Valley area of Des Moines, IA is found at Sierra Pointe Apartments and is listed at 1,010 square feet priced from $1,490. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sierra Pointe ApartmentsBradford1,010 Sq Ft$1,490
360 at Jordan WestCove1,010 Sq Ft$1,513
BelleMeade ApartmentsC968 Sq Ft$1,515
West Glen Town Center Apartments1 Bed Loft w/Balcony 962 sq ft962 Sq Ft$1,300
Broadmoor at Jordan CreekJohnston904 Sq Ft$1,295
The Cunningham ApartmentsJade868 Sq Ft$1,796
PointeWestA4R856 Sq Ft$1,645
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi852 Sq Ft$1,009
ReNew Jordan CreekWatermark761 Sq Ft$1,080
Strathmore Apartment HomesOne Bedroom740 Sq Ft$1,024

Cheapest Available Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Ponderosa Valley of Des Moines, IA is the A1 Classic Model starting from $798 at Element at Valley West. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ponderosa Valley is currently $1,161. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic$798
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_640$807
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom$850
Carriage Park1 Bedroom$900
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living1 Bedroom$950
TurtleCreek ApartmentsB$970
ReNew Jordan CreekAutograph$995
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi$1,009
Strathmore Apartment HomesOne Bedroom$1,024
Bella Terra1 Bedroom$1,025

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ponderosa Valley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ponderosa Valley is at Element at Valley West listed at $798.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ponderosa Valley is $1,161.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ponderosa Valley is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $1,490 at Sierra Pointe Apartments.

What is the average size for Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ponderosa Valley is currently 754 sq ft.

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