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1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5901 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living
565 Market StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Chapel Ridge
210 S 41st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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3901 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Woodland Place Apartments
4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3105 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Chase Apartments
5234 Boulder DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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360 at Jordan West
360 Bridgewood DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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6565 Wistful Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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1260 S Jordan Creek PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4001 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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860 S 68 StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4601 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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6455 Galleria DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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6185 Village View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Diamond Brooke
6370 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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640 S 50th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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950 Jordan Creek PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Brookside Condo
6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Keystone Apartments
5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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3861 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
1215 S 52nd St
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Cheapest Available Ponderosa Valley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ponderosa Valley area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sun Prairie & Vista Court priced from $854. Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Westwood Apartments | Bloomfield Signature | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
| West Glen Town Center Apartments | Medium Studio 700 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Woodland Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Crown Pointe Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 516 | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Wellington Apartments | 1.a | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $1.08 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the Willow Model at Watermark at Jordan Creek starting at $1,789 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Southwoods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes | Berkeley | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Willow | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| ReNew Jordan Creek | Monogram | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Bellagio | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Plaza 50 Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Bella Terra | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Crown Pointe Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 516 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Woodland Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $1,080.
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 $854, while the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley costs $1,789.
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 16 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 $188 which is $1,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa Valley.
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