Cheap Homes for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $725 (17 Rentals)

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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 114 NW College Ave priced from $725. 110 NW College Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
114 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
110 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$795
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.38 price per square foot TCT 2 Bed Non-Deck End Model at Trestle Corner Townhomes in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Trestle Crossing Condos 2-Bed, 2-Bath Model at Trestle Crossing Condos starting at $1,425 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Frontier Village 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$1.38
Trestle Crossing CondosTrestle Crossing Condos 2-Bed, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
1083 NW Greenwood St, Unit 10831083 NW Greenwood St2BR,1BA$0.92
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$0.99
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
114 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32
110 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$1.46

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Westwood, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #19

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 Westwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Westwood?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $1,750. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westwood ranging from $725 to $2,495.

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 $725 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,566.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.