
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Prairie Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sun Prairie area of West Des Moines.


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The Flats Apartments

Colonial Village

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Westwood Apartments

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Element at Valley West
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Carriage Park

Chapel Ridge

Woodland West NMC

Plaza 50 Apartments

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Meadow Ridge

Woodland Place Apartments

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Meadow Chase Apartments
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Wellington Apartments

360 at Jordan West

Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

PointeWest

Westbrooke Apartments

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Polo Club

ReNew Jordan Creek

Crown Pointe Apartments
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Fountains Apartments

950 67th St

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Reserve At Jordan Creek

Diamond Brooke

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Sierra Pointe Apartments

BelleMeade Apartments

The Cunningham

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Brookside Condo
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8350 EP True Pkwy

8302 Westown Pkwy

The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
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Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun Prairie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie Studio Apartments | $941 | $705 | $1,235 |
| Sun Prairie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $726 | $1,969 |
| Sun Prairie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $768 | $3,546 |
| Sun Prairie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,081 | $3,112 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sun Prairie Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Sun Prairie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Prairie area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive priced from $705. The Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Sun Prairie apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive | Up to $1200 Rent Credit! Call for Details! | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| The Flats Apartments | Sandstone | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| The Vibe at 8035 Apartments | 35-1st-Bal-2 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Plaza 50 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Westwood Apartments | Bloomfield Signature | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Prairie, IA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun Prairie area is the $1.06 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,988. The second greatest value Sun Prairie apartment is the The Bellagio Model at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,509 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes | Berkeley | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Bellagio | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Brookside Condo | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Diamond Brooke | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Westin Heights Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Westbrooke Apartments | 4001 EP True Parkway - Apply Now | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Woodland Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA
Valley High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Prairie Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sun Prairie?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sun Prairie is at The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive listed at $705.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Prairie Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun Prairie Apartment is $729 at The Flats Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sun Prairie Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sun Prairie is starting from $919 at Sun Prairie & Vista Court.
What is the most affordable Sun Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sun Prairie Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Prairie & Vista Court and starts from $1,081.
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