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

Village on State
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Westwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $872 | $700 | $1,300 |
Westwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $795 | $1,700 |
Westwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Village on State | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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State Street Lofts | SS 2 bed units interior | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Prairie Lakes | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Village on State | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom (Original Building) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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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