Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Springwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Autumn Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021

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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 The Franklin priced from $730. Trilein Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Springwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FranklinBoone2BR, 2BA$730
Trilein VillageSterling SignatureStudio, 1BA$770
Lake Shore ParkB12BR, 1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springwood, IA

As of September 19, 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 Georgetown neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Springwood apartment is the Prairie Trail - 3 Model at Prairie Trails in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 price per square foot. 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 - 33BR, 3BA$1.05
Four Grand Brownstones - AnkenyFour Grand Brownstones - Interior3BR, 2.5BA$1.19
The Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Lake View 3-Bed End Unit3BR, 2.5BA$1.35
Prairie Pointe Student Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR, 3BA$0.50
1815 SW White Birch Cir #51815 SW White Birch Cir #53BR, 2BA$1.24
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR, 2BA$1.25
Lake Shore ParkB72BR, 1BA$1.33
Lake Shore PlaceB12BR, 1BA$1.13
602 SE Grant St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Springwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springwood is under $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springwood?

The cheapest apartment in Springwood is 2003-2005 W 1st St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Springwood costs $1,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springwood?

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 32 regular apartments in Springwood 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 Springwood?

Cheap apartments in Springwood have an average cost of $543 which is $747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springwood.

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