
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $737 (25 Rentals)


West Glen Town Center Apartments

Colonial Village

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Chapel Ridge

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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 | $1,100 | $875 | $1,205 |
Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $737 | $1,749 |
| Ponderosa Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $763 | $2,751 |
| Ponderosa Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,100 | $3,695 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePonderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA
Ranked #7
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ponderosa Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ponderosa Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ponderosa Valley is under $994.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa Valley is Sun Prairie & Vista Court which is listed at $852, while the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley costs $1,338.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ponderosa Valley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Ponderosa Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley?
Cheap apartments in Ponderosa Valley have an average cost of $120 which is $1,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa Valley.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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