Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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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 Element at Valley West priced from $798. Sun Prairie & Vista Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$798
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_6401BR,1BA$807
Colonial VillageRichmond2BR,1BA$816
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
TurtleCreek ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$970
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$978
Woodland Place Apartments, LLC2 BR2BR,1BA$985
ReNew Jordan CreekAutograph1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $0.96 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Brookside Condo starting at $1,475 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Sun Prairie 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.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBerkeley3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Meadow Ridge2x2 2nd flr w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Woodland Place Apartments, LLC2 BR2BR,1BA$1.14
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.18
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$1.02
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ponderosa Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ponderosa Valley is at Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment is $798 at Element at Valley West.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ponderosa Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ponderosa Valley is starting from $816 at Colonial Village.

What is the most affordable Ponderosa Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ponderosa Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Prairie & Vista Court and starts from $1,091.

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