Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Prairie Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $720 (53 Rentals)

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The Flats Apartments
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$763 - $1,110

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Base Rent$763 - $1,110
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$955 - $1,228

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Base Rent$955 - $1,228
Total Monthly Price$955 - $1,228
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
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$989 - $1,129

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Base Rent$989 - $1,129
Total Monthly Price$989 - $1,129
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Polo Club
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$1,244 - $1,921

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Base Rent$1,244 - $1,921
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825

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Base Rent$1,365 - $1,825
Total Monthly Price$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Brookside Condo
$1,525 - $1,565

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Base Rent$1,525 - $1,565
Total Monthly Price$1,525 - $1,565
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Brookside Condo

6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sun Prairie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sun Prairie area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Element at Valley West priced from $720. The Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $763. Here are the most affordable Sun Prairie apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$720
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$763
WestwoodBloomfield2BR,1BA$806
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments35-2nd-BalStudio,1BA$875
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Sun Prairie & Vista CourtA31BR,1BA$890
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
TurtleCreek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$900
Bella TerraStudio with GarageStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Prairie, IA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun Prairie area is the $0.85 price per square foot Greenway Square Townhomes - Apply Now Model at Greenway Square in the in the Sun Prairie neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Sun Prairie apartment is the Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes starting at $1,849 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun Prairie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenway SquareGreenway Square Townhomes - Apply Now3BR,3.5BA$0.85
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.79
Maplewood Townhouses2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.07
Element at Valley WestC6 Premium- Renovated Apartment2BR,2BA$1.10
Maple Grove Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.18
Cascades at Jordan CreekThe Sonoma With Detached Garage2BR,2BA$1.22
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA - 2032BR,2BA$1.21
Hamlet ApartmentsMaple2BR,2BA$1.21
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun Prairie Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sun Prairie?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sun Prairie is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sun Prairie?

The cheapest apartment in Sun Prairie is Element at Valley West which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Sun Prairie costs $1,252.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sun Prairie?

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 20 regular apartments in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie?

Cheap apartments in Sun Prairie have an average cost of $117 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sun Prairie.

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