Cheap Homes for Rent in Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $1,400 (6 Rentals)

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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 $847. 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 Court9012S-VC_s-vc1Bedroom1Bath_4501BR,1BA$847
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $0.98 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the 811 Burr Oaks Dr Model at 811 Burr Oaks Dr, Unit 407 starting at $1,650 with a $1.07 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$0.98
811 Burr Oaks Dr, Unit 407811 Burr Oaks Dr2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$0.93
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.26
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway - WB 1032BR,2BA$1.26
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Ponderosa Valley?

There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA with pricing that ranges from $787 to $3,556. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ponderosa Valley ranging from $1,400 to $2,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ponderosa Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ponderosa Valley ranges from $1,400 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,989.

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