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

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1048 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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Woodland Heights, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodland Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$695
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$730
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodland Heights area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Woodland Heights apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1201 34th St1201 34th St2BR,1BA$1.16
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.94
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.05
2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#22921 High St1BR,1BA$1.24
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Woodland Heights, West Des Moines, IA

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodland Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Woodland Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodland Heights is under $730.

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

The cheapest apartment in Woodland Heights is 1333 22nd Street which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Woodland Heights costs $1,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodland 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 12 regular apartments in Woodland 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 Woodland Heights?

Cheap apartments in Woodland Heights have an average cost of $313 which is $1,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodland Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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