Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Springwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Springwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Springwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Springwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Prairie Pointe Student Living priced from $500. Campus View Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Springwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Townhome4BR,4BA$500
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springwood, IA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springwood area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B) Model at Tradition Pointe in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $1,583. The second greatest value Springwood apartment is the Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit Model at Cove at Prairie Trail starting at $1,900 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)3BR,3BA$1.10
Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.38
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.27
Roseann LoftsRoseann - Brand NEW 1st Floor 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1Burgundy1BR,1BA$1.55
Lake Shore ApartmentsA5 - Panorama1BR,1BA$1.57
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR1BR,1BA$1.37
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Springwood, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ankeny. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Springwood Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Springwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springwood is under $1,340.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springwood?

The cheapest apartment in Springwood is Tradition Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Springwood costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springwood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Springwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Springwood?

Cheap apartments in Springwood have an average cost of $700 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springwood.

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