Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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property at 6255 Beechtree Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6255 Beechtree Dr, Unit 1105

6255 Beechtree Dr
West Des MoinesIA50266
property at 1400 S 52nd St

$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1400 S 52nd St

West Des MoinesIA50265

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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 Element at Valley West priced from $840. Sun Prairie & Vista Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Ponderosa Valley apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$840
Sun Prairie & Vista CourtA31BR,1BA$875
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ponderosa Valley area is the $0.99 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,857. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the T3 (att gar) Model at BelleMeade Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$0.99
BelleMeade ApartmentsT3 (att gar)3BR,2.5BA$1.22
ReNew Jordan CreekMonogram3BR,2BA$1.22
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.10
Westin Heights Condominiums2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.30
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.29
WestwoodBloomfield Signature2BR,1BA$1.13
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.26

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Ponderosa Valley?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA with pricing that ranges from $662 to $3,550. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ponderosa Valley ranging from $1,250 to $2,795.

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 $1,250 to $2,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,087.

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