Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
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306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
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Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Westwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Village on State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $0.93 price per square foot SS 2 bed units interior Model at State Street Lofts in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Three Bedroom A Model at Prairie Lakes starting at $1,384 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
State Street LoftsSS 2 bed units interior2BR,2BA$0.93
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.12
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (Original Building)1BR,1BA$1.49
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Westwood, Ankeny, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westwood Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westwood is starting from $795 at Village on State.

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