Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Frontier Village

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Westwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westwood Studio Apartments | $1,142 | $867 | $1,417 |
Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $700 | $2,576 |
Westwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $795 | $2,899 |
Westwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,350 | $2,727 |
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Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Frontier Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Rock Creek in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Upper Level Model at The Pines starting at $1,350 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Village at Rock Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
The Pines | Upper Level | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Prairie Lakes | Three Bedroom B | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Fieldstream Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
2021 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 9 | 2021 NW Hickory Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
2013 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 3 | 2013 NW Hickory Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westwood Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westwood is starting from $795 at Frontier Village.
What is the most affordable Westwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Westwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines and starts from $1,350.
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