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

Lake Shore Park

2003-2005 W 1st St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $770 | $1,133 |
| Springwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $650 | $1,750 |
| Springwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $730 | $2,549 |
| Springwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $655 | $2,896 |
| Springwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $530 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Springwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franklin | Boone | 2BR, 2BA | $730 |
| Trilein Village | Sterling Signature | Studio, 1BA | $770 |
| Lake Shore Park | B1 | 2BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR, 3BA | $0.77 |
| Prairie Trails | Prairie Trail - 3 | 3BR, 3BA | $1.05 |
| Four Grand Brownstones - Ankeny | Four Grand Brownstones - Interior | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Lake View 3-Bed End Unit | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.35 |
| Prairie Pointe Student Living | 3 Bdrm Townhome | 3BR, 3BA | $0.50 |
| 1815 SW White Birch Cir #5 | 1815 SW White Birch Cir #5 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.24 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.25 |
| Lake Shore Park | B7 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| Lake Shore Place | B1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| 602 SE Grant St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 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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