Apartments for Rent in Urbandale, IA

Prices and availability in Urbandale, IA were last updated on 13 May 2026.

The best apartments in Urbandale, IA are: Cross Creek, 14219 Springbrook Trail, Westpointe Apartments, SaddleBrook Apartments and Brixin at Magnolia Heights.

The average rent in Urbandale, IA is $1,035.

The price range for a studio apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $754 and $871.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $694 and $1,606.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $751 and $1,645.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $694 and $2,250.

In Urbandale 22% of the housing is rented out compared to 78% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 5% of Urbandale's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 82% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Urbandale are about 44 years old, on average. Of these, 16% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Urbandale are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 25% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 63% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.