Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $400 (76 Rentals)

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1048 19th St

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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 Treehouse Apartments priced from $492. Stockbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $565. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Treehouse ApartmentsIncome RestrictedStudio,1BA$492
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$565
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of March 31, 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
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.96
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.81
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Woodland Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Woodland Heights is at Treehouse Apartments listed at $492.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment is $565 at Stockbridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Woodland Heights is starting from $825 at The Drake.

What is the most affordable Woodland Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Woodland Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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