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4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5465 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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210 S 41st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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5901 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living
565 Market StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Carriage Park
4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Washington Manor
3901 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Reserve At Jordan Creek
6185 Village View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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PointeWest
4601 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fountains Apartments
5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Woodland Place Apartments, LLC
4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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360 at Jordan West
360 Bridgewood DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4800 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Watermark at Jordan Creek
6455 Galleria DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Bella Terra
860 S 68 StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4001 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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3105 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4001 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Chase Apartments
5234 Boulder DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3105 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Broadmoor at Jordan Creek
6565 Wistful Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Strathmore Apartment Homes
1260 S Jordan Creek PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Keystone Apartments
5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3861 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Valley Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $875 | $1,235 |
| Ponderosa Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $825 | $1,819 |
| Ponderosa Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $813 | $2,664 |
| Ponderosa Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $1,117 | $3,071 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Colonial Village priced from $814. Chapel Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Colonial Village | Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $814 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Westwood Apartments | WW_B | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | 9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_640 | 1BR,1BA | $858 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Washington Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $934 |
| Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| West Glen Town Center Apartments | Medium Studio 700 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $1.07 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,998. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the B1 Model at Diamond Brooke starting at $1,299 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights 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 | $1.07 |
| Diamond Brooke | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Element at Valley West | C4 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Plaza 50 Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Colonial Village | Richmond | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Washington Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Woodland Place Apartments, LLC | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Westwood Apartments | WW_C RENO | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $825 at Chapel Ridge.
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 $814 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 $1,117.
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