Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sun Prairie Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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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 The Flats Apartments priced from $700. The McCoy at 8035 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Sun Prairie apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$700
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments35 Studio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$705
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$722
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$724
Element at Valley WestA1c1BR,1BA$821
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$824
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Sun Prairie/Vista Court ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$899
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Prairie, IA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Prairie area is the $0.96 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Sun Prairie apartment is the B1 Model at Diamond Brooke starting at $1,315 with a $1.10 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.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.10
Holcomb PlaceB2BR,2BA$1.19
Fountains ApartmentsThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.10
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway #162BR,2BA$1.11
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.85
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Element at Valley WestA1c1BR,1BA$1.13

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Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA

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4.0
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Getting Around the Sun Prairie Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 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 $700 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 $722 at Woodland West.

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 Apartments and starts from $1,186.

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