Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Springwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Belmont Point Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Point Apartments

1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Peach Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peach Tree

2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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Oakwood Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Place

2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021

Springwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Springwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Springwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at 602 SE Grant St priced from $825. Sterling of Prairie Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Springwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,080
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,113
The Franklin ApartmentsNew 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1,217
The Standard at Prairie Trail1st Floor (A1) No Patio1BR,1BA$1,240
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 2nd and 3rd Floor Larger Corner1BR,1BA$1,250
District FlatsDistrict Flats 2nd/3rd Floor - 1 Bed (B)1BR,1BA$1,300
Emerald Reserve Ankeny1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,355
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthLily Townhome1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springwood, IA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springwood area is the $0.77 price per square foot Four bed Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Springwood apartment is the Prairie Trail - 4 Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,500 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Prairie TrailsPrairie Trail - 44BR,3BA$1.02
Pointe 28Connor Signature3BR,2BA$1.59
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.41
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthLily Townhome1BR,1BA$1.66
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.55
District FlatsDistrict Flats 1st Floor - 1 Bed ADA1BR,1BA$1.91
Oakwood PlaceAsh 60%1BR,1BA$1.81
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Springwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Springwood is at Sterling of Prairie Trail listed at $1,080.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Springwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Springwood Apartment is $1,113 at Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Springwood is starting from $825 at 602 SE Grant St.

What is the most affordable Springwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Springwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tradition Pointe and starts from $1,583.

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