Cheap Homes for Rent in Sun Prairie Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 277 S 79th St

277 S 79th St

West Des MoinesIA50266

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 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 $731. Here are the most affordable Sun Prairie apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveReceive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ...Studio,1BA$705
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$731
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_6401BR,1BA$743

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun Prairie, IA

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sun Prairie area is the $0.99 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Sun Prairie apartment is the B1 Model at Diamond Brooke starting at $1,299 with a $1.09 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$0.99
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Holcomb PlaceB2BR,2BA$1.26
Element at Valley WestC1 Premium2BR,2BA$0.95
Polo ClubCreekside2BR,2BA$1.12
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.27
Dakota Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
TurtleCreek ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sun Prairie, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Prairie

What type of rentals are currently available in Sun Prairie?

There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Sun Prairie, IA with pricing that ranges from $705 to $3,100. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sun Prairie ranging from $995 to $3,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sun Prairie?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sun Prairie ranges from $995 to $3,475 with an average monthly rent of $1,804.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.