Cheap Homes for Rent in Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)
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Westwood, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Westwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westwood 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
Westwood 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Westwood 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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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. Frontier Village 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 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Rock Creek in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Cove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed End Unit Model at Cove at Prairie Trail starting at $1,900 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Springwood 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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Village at Rock Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
Cove at Prairie Trail | Cove PT - Prairie View 3-Bed End Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
The Pines | Upper Level | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Fieldstream Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Prairie Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Trailside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood
What type of rentals are currently available in Westwood?
There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,803. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westwood ranging from $1,195 to $2,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westwood?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westwood ranges from $1,195 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,696.
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