Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

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

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pine Tree Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, 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. Starland 2002 Hickory LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Starland 2002 Hickory LLCOne Bedroom, one bath unit.1BR,1BA$795
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1,095
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1,328
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck End2BR,2BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.08 price per square foot Three Bedroom A Model at Prairie Lakes in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,328. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the TCT 2 Bed Deck Interior Model at Trestle Corner Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $1.47 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.
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.08
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Deck Interior2BR,2.5BA$1.47
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Pine MeadowsB1 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.37
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
Starland 2002 Hickory LLCOne Bedroom, one bath unit.1BR,1BA$1.14
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $845 at Village on State.

What is the most affordable Westwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Lakes and starts from $1,328.

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