Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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 Sun Prairie & Vista Court priced from $806. Chapel Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012k-4_k-41Bedroom1Bath_5801BR,1BA$806
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$870
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Dakota Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$895
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
TurtleCreek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$930
Reserve At Jordan CreekSonoma StudioStudio,1BA$950
West Glen Town Center Apartments1 Bed/Industrial Style 676 sq ft1BR,1BA$975
Westwood ApartmentsWW_B2BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $0.99 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the C1 Model at Aspire Townhomes starting at $1,724 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Southwoods 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 TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Aspire TownhomesC13BR,2.5BA$1.16
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Meadow Ridge2x2 2nd flr w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Woodland Place Apartments, LLC2 BR2BR,1BA$1.16
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.24
Dakota Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.20

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Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #7

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 $985.

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 $805, while the average apartment in Ponderosa Valley costs $1,235.

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 33 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 $128 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ponderosa Valley.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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