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    7800 Iltis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
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    2 BEDS $975
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    4435 NW 86Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
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    2 BEDS $927+
    3 BEDS $997+
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    3650 Patricia Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
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    2 BEDS $925
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $688+
    2 BEDS $826+
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    8301 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $1,035+
    2 BEDS $1,230+
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $651+
    2 BEDS $696+
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $732+
    1 BED $890+
    2 BEDS $967+
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    14110 Sunflower Court, Urbandale, IA 50322
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    16617 Goodman Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323
    4 BEDS $2,400
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    9577 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA 50131
    2 BEDS $1,224+
    3 BEDS $1,442+
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $998+
    2 BEDS $1,019+
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    1679 NW 80Th Street, Clive, IA 50325
    2 BEDS $1,495
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    1250 SE 11Th Street, Grimes, IA 50111
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    1 BED $1,001
    2 BEDS $989
    3 BEDS $1,400
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $742+
    2 BEDS $833+
    3 BEDS $1,187+
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $1,020
    3 BEDS $1,490
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    6900 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    3 BEDS $2,703+
    4 BEDS $2,886+
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    935 SE Silkwood Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    1 BED $1,042+
    2 BEDS $1,378+
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    2 BEDS $1,007+
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    15400 Boston Parkway, Clive, IA 50325
    STUDIO $1,263+
    1 BED $1,232+
    2 BEDS $1,350+
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $672+
    2 BEDS $765+
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    15120 Goldenrod Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323
    3 BEDS $2,195
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $830+
    2 BEDS $822+
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    15143 Goldenrod Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323
    3 BEDS $2,195
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    551 SE Gateway Circle, Grimes, IA 50111-2260
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    820 SW Prescott Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    2 BEDS $1,704+
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Average rent in Urbandale, IA

$1,057/mo Urbandale, IA average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Urbandale, IA is $1,057.

    Urbandale, IA apartment rent ranges

    About 9% of apartment rents in Urbandale, IA range between $1,501-$2,000. Around 40% of Urbandale’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 51% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    Urbandale, IA rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Urbandale by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in Urbandale, IA is $1,057.

    Getting around in Urbandale, IA

    8 /100
    Car-Dependent
    28 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 8, Bike Score®: 28

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Urbandale, IA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Urbandale, IA were last updated on 16 Jun 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Urbandale, IA?

    The best apartments in Urbandale, IA are: Bexley Urbandale, Bristol Ridge, Element Urbandale, Sherwood Glen and SaddleBrook Apartments.

    What is the average rent in Urbandale, IA?

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

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Urbandale, IA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $732 and $958.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $645 and $1,365.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $688 and $1,920.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is between $651 and $1,685.

    What type of rental buildings are in Urbandale, IA?

    In Urbandale, 22% of the residents are renting compared to 78% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 5% of Urbandale’s rentals, 82% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Urbandale, IA?

    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 42 years old, on average. Of these, 17% 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.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Urbandale, IA?

    Studio apartments in Urbandale are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 26% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 62% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

    Living in Urbandale, IA

    Nestled in the northwest Des Moines, IA, metro area is Urbandale, a small town located five miles west Iowa’s capital with beautiful trails, sports appeal, and affordable houses and apartments for rent. Urbandale has a strong local economy where renters can establish sustainable careers at one of the thousands of successful companies in the manufacturing, warehousing and transportation industries. Plus, Urbandale rentals are conveniently near interstates 35 and 80 to provide an easy commute. Renters will find the weather in Urbandale is mild, with the average temperatures ranging from 16°F to 86°F and the occasional rainy summer day. For renters with children, the Urbandale Community School District includes Urbandale High School, Urbandale Middle School, five elementary schools and preschool options.

    Renting in Urbandale, IA

    There are beautiful townhomes, houses and apartments in Urbandale, where renters tend to be mostly young professionals raising new families. Communities are friendly and welcoming to outsiders, with plenty of venues to meet and socialize. What’s more, renters can catch a professional hockey game at the Buccaneers Arena, observe art galleries at the Paragon Prairie Tower, or learn what life was like in the 1800s at a 500-acre outdoor museum called Living History Farms. Renters will also find that Urbandale is becoming more walkable than ever after recently implementing a Pedestrian Access Route Transition Plan to install 627 new curbs, sidewalks, bus stops and other walkability improvements by 2033. Additionally, anyone renting in Urbandale should know that if a landlord fails to provide written notice within 30 days of terminating a rental agreement, they cannot legally hold onto the security deposit.

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    Shopping in Urbandale, IA

    With more than 100 retail stores, apartments in Urbandale are near popular chains such as Target, Dollar General, Walgreens and The Home Depot. There are also many grocery store locations for renters, like Aldi; Hy-Vee; and independent ethnic specialty stores, such as Luna’s Imported Foods and Wang’s Asian Market. Renting in Urbandale is also close to the Merle Hay Shopping Mall in Des Moines, a 10-minute drive east. Urbandale renters especially love shopping in the downtown area, where there are music stores, craft boutique stores and other local businesses. While shopping downtown, renters can eat at popular hotspots, such as The Urban Grill, Taki Japanese Steakhouse, 100th St. Corner Café, and Irina’s Restaurant and Bar for Russian cuisine. Apartments in Urbandale are also near numerous plazas and strip malls, such as the Cedar Ridge Shopping Center, for more easy shopping.

    Transportation in Urbandale, IA

    Most renters in Urbandale have their own transportation, but Urbandale rentals are close to three bus routes. Specifically, Bus Route 74 is in Urbandale, and routes 5 and 52 are in nearby towns. For renters looking to commute to Des Moines, Route 52 has a bus stop in Windsor Heights, which is four miles south. Urbandale apartments for rent are also conveniently near the Des Moines International Airport (a 20-minute drive southeast of Urbandale using Interstate 28). For flights to Des Moines, Ames and central Iowa, renters may also use the Ankeny Regional Airport, which is 20 minutes northeast at interstates 35 and 50.

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