Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (69 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Grand Prix Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingman Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Apartments

3205 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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4010 University
2 Bedroom Apartments

4010 University

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waveland Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waveland Woods area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Ingersoll Park Studios priced from $625. The Eddy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Waveland Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$730
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Woods, IA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waveland Woods area is the $1.16 price per square foot 1201 34th St Model at 1201 34th St in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Waveland Woods apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $998 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waveland Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1201 34th St1201 34th St2BR,1BA$1.16
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.93
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park West2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Waveland Woods Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waveland Woods Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waveland Woods?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waveland Woods is under $765.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waveland Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Waveland Woods is Lenox Properties which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Waveland Woods costs $1,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waveland Woods?

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 10 regular apartments in Waveland Woods 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 Waveland Woods?

Cheap apartments in Waveland Woods have an average cost of $134 which is $1,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Woods.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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