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

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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Rock Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2.5BA$1.18
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.05
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Fieldstream Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
2021 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 92021 NW Hickory Ln1BR,1BA$1.19
2013 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 32013 NW Hickory Ln1BR,1BA$1.17
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Westwood, Ankeny, IA

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

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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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