
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (32 Rentals)


Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

360 at Jordan West

BelleMeade Apartments

Westwood

West Glen Town Center Apartments

ReNew Jordan Creek
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Wellington Apartments

Element at Valley West

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Sierra Pointe Apartments

Colonial Village

Fountains Apartments

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Reserve At Jordan Creek
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Bella Terra

PointeWest

Washington Manor

TurtleCreek Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Chapel Ridge

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek
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Carriage Park

Woodland West

230 S 68th St

The Plaza at Jordan Creek Crossing

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Grand Living at Tower Place

Vista Court

Keystone Apartments
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Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ponderosa Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Valley Studio Apartments | $1,104 | $875 | $1,265 |
Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $771 | $1,902 |
| Ponderosa Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $704 | $3,273 |
| Ponderosa Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,132 | $3,550 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pointe Apartments | Bradford | 1,010 Sq Ft | $1,490 |
| 360 at Jordan West | Walnut with Den | 989 Sq Ft | $1,561 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Johnston | 904 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| The Cunningham | Jade | 868 Sq Ft | $1,447 |
| PointeWest | A4R | 856 Sq Ft | $1,376 |
| Strathmore Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 855 Sq Ft | $1,128 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | 852 Sq Ft | $1,054 |
| TurtleCreek Apartments | C | 832 Sq Ft | $1,185 |
| Reserve At Jordan Creek | Mondavi Corner Suite (Floor 4) | 787 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| ReNew Jordan Creek | Watermark | 761 Sq Ft | $1,059 |
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 $799 at Element at Valley West. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ponderosa Valley is currently $1,208. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | $799 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | $850 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $875 |
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | A3 | $885 |
| TurtleCreek Apartments | A | $910 |
| ReNew Jordan Creek | Autograph | $949 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | $1,054 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Indigo | $1,063 |
| Wellington Apartments | 1.a | $1,093 |
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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 $799.
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 $1,208.
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 757 sq ft.
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