Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Colonial Village priced from $759. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$759
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Sun Prairie/Vista Court ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$880
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Plaza 50 ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$950
Chapel Ridge2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$960
West Glen Town Center ApartmentsMedium Studio 700 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,000
Westwood ApartmentsWW_A_RENO1BR,1BA$1,005
Element at Valley WestA1 Premium1BR,1BA$1,020
Wellington Apartments1.a1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $1.09 price per square foot B1 Model at Diamond Brooke in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,301. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the The Buckingham Model at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,230 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ponderosa Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Fountains ApartmentsThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.12
Chapel Ridge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.89
ReNew Jordan CreekTrademark1BR,1BA$1.45
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Element at Valley WestA1 Premium1BR,1BA$1.41
West Glen Town Center ApartmentsMedium Studio 700 sq ftStudio ,1BA$1.43
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.48

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Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa Valley is Colonial Village which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley costs $1,499.

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 10 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 $123 which is $1,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa Valley.

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