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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Springwood Studio Apartments | $1,180 | $1,125 | $1,354 |
Springwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $975 | $1,746 |
Springwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $865 | $2,802 |
Springwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $500 | $2,600 |
Springwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $500 | $2,460 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prairie Pointe Student Living | 4 Bdrm Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $500 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tradition Pointe | 3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B) | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
Prairie Pointe Student Living | 3 Bdrm Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $0.38 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - End Non-Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | 2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Roseann Lofts | Roseann - Brand NEW 1st Floor 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1 | Burgundy | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Lake Shore Apartments | A5 - Panorama | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Tradition Apartments | Whistler 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSpringwood, Ankeny, IA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Springwood, Ankeny, IA
Southeast Elementary School
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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
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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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