Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,039
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,049 - $2,369
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
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$1,206 - $1,775
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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150 S Prairie View Dr

West Des MoinesIA50266
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Brookside Condo
$1,475 - $1,545
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$1,475 - $1,545
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Brookside Condo

6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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 2 Beds unit found at Washington Manor priced from $819. Sun Prairie & Vista Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $852. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$819
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_6401BR,1BA$852
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
TurtleCreek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$940
West Glen Town Center ApartmentsMedium Studio 700 sq ftStudio,1BA$975
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd floor standard w/laundry2BR,2BA$989
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$994

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $1.14 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $2,123. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village starting at $1,108 with a $0.79 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.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBerkeley3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.79
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Meadow Ridge2x2 3rd floor standard w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.16
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway - Apply Now2BR,2BA$1.21
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.17
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

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

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3.5
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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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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