
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (31 Rentals)


Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

BelleMeade Apartments

Westwood Apartments

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

Strathmore Apartment Homes

360 at Jordan West

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living
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Reserve At Jordan Creek

Bella Terra

PointeWest

Washington Manor

TurtleCreek Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Chapel Ridge
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Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Carriage Park

Woodland West

The Plaza at Jordan Creek Crossing

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Glen Meadows Retirement Community
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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 | $1,096 | $875 | $1,235 |
Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $747 | $1,989 |
| Ponderosa Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $751 | $3,546 |
| Ponderosa Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,060 | $3,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 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 | Rose | 965 Sq Ft | $1,621 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Johnston | 904 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| West Glen Town Center Apartments | 1 Bed Loft 896 sq ft | 896 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| The Cunningham | Hazel | 866 Sq Ft | $1,484 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 750 Sq Ft | $900 |
| PointeWest | A3R | 748 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 742 Sq Ft | $1,082 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | 1 Bedroom | 734 Sq Ft | $950 |
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | 725 Sq Ft | $890 |
Cheapest Available Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Ponderosa Valley of Des Moines, IA is the A3 Model starting from $854 at Sun Prairie & Vista Court. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ponderosa Valley is currently $1,215. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | A3 | $854 |
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | $890 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | $900 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $900 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| Westwood Apartments | Adel Signature | $980 |
| Wellington Apartments | 1.a | $1,080 |
| Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | $1,082 |
| West Glen Town Center Apartments | 1 Bed Loft 896 sq ft | $1,250 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Johnston | $1,325 |
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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 Sun Prairie & Vista Court listed at $854.
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 $1,215.
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 758 sq ft.
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