Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ponderosa Valley Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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property at 8350 Ep True Pky
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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8350 Ep True Pky, Unit #2208

8350 Ep True Pky
West Des MoinesIA50266
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property at 157 52nd St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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157 52nd St

West Des MoinesIA50265
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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 1 Bed unit found at Element at Valley West priced from $720. Westwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $806. 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$720
WestwoodBloomfield2BR,1BA$806
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA

As of September 07, 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 $1,849. The second greatest value Ponderosa Valley apartment is the Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village starting at $1,143 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club 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
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.82
Element at Valley WestC6 Premium- Renovated Apartment2BR,2BA$1.10
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Bella Terra2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA - 2032BR,2BA$1.21
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.24
WestwoodBoone Signature2BR,2BA$1.28
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ponderosa Valley, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in Ponderosa Valley?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Ponderosa Valley, IA with pricing that ranges from $688 to $3,550. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ponderosa Valley ranging from $1,300 to $3,500.

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 $1,300 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,920.

Expert Rental Resources

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