Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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1624 NW 5th St

AnkenyIA50023
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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pine Tree Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Westwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

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. Trailside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$856
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$865
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.05 price per square foot Cascade Falls - Two-Story Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome - Prairie Model at The Cove at Prairie Trail starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
The Cove at Prairie Trail3 Bedroom Townhome - Prairie3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.07
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.29
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.05
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.08
2021 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 92021 NW Hickory Ln2BR,1BA$1.19
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #6

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

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4.0
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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 $800 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 $865 at Frontier Village.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.