Urbandale Apartments for Rent

Hello, Urbandale

Welcome to Urbandale! This city is in Dallas and Polk counties in Iowa and is a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Before jumping into your search for a great new place, pick up some tips on finding your ideal apartment over at our Apartment Guide. Spend a little time over at the LocalTalk as well, and you’ll emerge feeling like a local. Here, you can get the lowdown on what life in Urbandale is really like. Wondering what your commute to Des Moines will be like? Or maybe you want to know more about dog walkers in the area. If you have any questions about Urbandale, simply type them into our Ask a Question feature and you’ll get the answers in no time. It couldn’t be easier.

Urbandale Rental Trends

Whether you’re looking for an apartment that’s big and modern or one that’s small and charming, our apartment finder will track it down and help you get a great deal on it. If you’d like to know just how much you might spend on a new apartment, take a look at the rent chart. It has the latest average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Ready to learn more about Urbandale? Read on!

All Hail Urbandale

Urbandale is a city with a love of parks and open spaces. This is great news for apartment dwellers who don’t have backyards of their own. If you'd like to learn more about this beautiful city's many parks, click here. The city also keeps residents active, healthy, and happy with loads of activities, programs, classes, and events. From water kickboxing to arts and crafts to family story time, it seems like there's always something going on in Urbandale. If you'd like to keep an eye on upcoming events, make sure to bookmark the city’s event page.

Out and About in Urbandale

Saylorville Lake provides water loving residents with a place for boating, fishing, and swimming. There's also hunting, hiking, and biking along the water’s edge. The Saylorville Marina has slips, storage space, and a floating restaurant and bar, making it easy to enjoy a weekend at the lake.

Is golf your game of choice? There are lots of courses in the area to play. Check out Urbandale Golf and Country Club, Wakonda Club, Waveland Golf Course, and Grand View Golf Course to get started. You'll have to get swinging if you hope to conquer all the courses in Urbandale!

The public swimming pool is a hub of activity in Urbandale. Sign up for lessons, take a fitness class, or just enjoy some free swim time. You’ll also want to keep an eye on the calendar since there are all kinds of cool special events, including a water volleyball tournament, a winter carnival in the pool, and the annual egg dive.

History Alive!

Ready to read about a truly awesome place in Urbandale? Living History Farms is a huge, interactive, outdoor museum that invites visitors to see history come to life. There are four different farms to explore here and plenty of special events such as historic dinners, day camps, and concerts. You'll want to be sure to check this place out!

Des Moines

Urbandale is less than ten miles from Des Moines. Whether you’re commuting to the big city for work or play, it’s always easy to take advantage of the sights and sounds of Iowa’s capital. Catch a super-sized flick at the IMAX Dome Theater, enjoy a musical at the Civic Center, listen to the melodious tunes of the Des Moines Symphony, or watch the beauty and grace of the Ballet Des Moines. Check out the Iowa State Capitol, learn about the past at the State of Iowa Historical Museum, or go wild at the Blank Park Zoo. No matter what you're into, you're sure to love Des Moines. You'll also love returning home to your cozy apartment in Urbandale. It really is the best of both worlds!