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Sun Prairie & Vista Court
5901 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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210 S 41st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5465 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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 | $1,106 | $875 | $1,265 |
| Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $668 | $1,806 |
| Ponderosa Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $705 | $3,546 |
Ponderosa Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,091 | $3,200 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,033.
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 $1,091, while the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley costs $1,634.
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 19 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 $224 which is $1,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa Valley.
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