Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Windsor Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Windsor Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Robin Hill priced from $770. Westpointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$794
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$825
Park West2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot TWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER Model at St. Andrews Apartments in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the B3p Model at Element Urbandale starting at $1,125 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windsor Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Andrews ApartmentsTWO BED/PATIO WALK -OUT/WASHER/DRYER2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$1.27
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Park West2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.25
Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Country Club Village ApartmentsADA 1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #74

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Windsor Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windsor Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Robin Hill which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $1,382.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Windsor Heights?

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 9 regular apartments in Windsor Heights 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 Windsor Heights?

Cheap apartments in Windsor Heights have an average cost of $301 which is $1,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windsor Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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