Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,089
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$989 - $1,089
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,033 - $2,089
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
$1,360 - $1,942
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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property at 6255 Beechtree Dr

$1,450

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6255 Beechtree Dr, Unit 1105

6255 Beechtree Dr
West Des MoinesIA50266
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$1,500

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1400 S 52nd St

West Des MoinesIA50265
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Keystone Apartments
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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 Westwood priced from $820. Element at Valley West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WestwoodBloomfield2BR,1BA$820
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$840
Sun Prairie & Vista CourtA31BR,1BA$875
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Plaza 50 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Meadow RidgeStandard no laundry2BR,2BA$989
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Wellington Apartments1.bHR1BR,1BA$1,033

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $1.05 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Brookside Condo starting at $1,565 with a $1.30 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 TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.10
Bella Terra2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Westin Heights Condominiums2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.30
Meadow RidgeStandard no laundry2BR,2BA$1.01
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.30
WestwoodBloomfield Signature2BR,1BA$1.13
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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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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 price of a cheap apartment in Ponderosa Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Ponderosa Valley is Element at Valley West which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley costs $1,659.

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 15 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 $119 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.