Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 2009 NW Hickory Ln

$980

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$980
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2009 NW Hickory Ln

AnkenyIA50023

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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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MORT II
1 Bedroom Apartments

MORT II

2022 NW Hickory LnAnkeny, 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 2003-2005 W 1st St priced from $699. Village on State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$699
Village on State2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$975
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,475
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck Interior2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.42 price per square foot TCT 2 Bed Non-Deck End Model at Trestle Corner Townhomes in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1520 NW Irvinedale Dr starting at $1,475 with a $1.28 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.
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck End2BR,2.5BA$1.42
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Pine MeadowsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.31
Village on State2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
218 NW Chapel Dr, Unit Chapel218 NW Chapel Dr1BR,1BA$1.49
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28
1624 NW 5th St, Unit 71624 NW 5th St1BR,1BA$1.59

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Westwood, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #17

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

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3.5
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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 $699 at 2003-2005 W 1st St.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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