Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (71 Rentals)

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3809 University Ave
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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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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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JK Sully1075
2 Bedroom Apartments

JK Sully1075

1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Ingersoll Park Studios priced from $625. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
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
Lofts on 34th0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$785
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Witmer Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $1,115 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines 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.
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Ingersoll TowersWitmer2BR,2BA$1.06
Four Seasons Apartments2BR/1BA 2 sinks furnished2BR,1BA$1.25
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.03
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.25
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #29

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 brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for West Central Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 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 Westwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

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 25 regular apartments in Westwood 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 Westwood?

Cheap apartments in Westwood have an average cost of $310 which is $1,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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