Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ewing Woods-Evergreen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Ewing Woods-Evergreen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ewing Woods-Evergreen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ewing Woods-Evergreen area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne priced from $545. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Ewing Woods-Evergreen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$545
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$718
SomersetB12BR,1BA$750
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ewing Woods-Evergreen, IA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ewing Woods-Evergreen area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Ewing Woods-Evergreen apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Goldbriar Chateau starting at $850 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ewing Woods-Evergreen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
SomersetB22BR,1BA$1.05
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Elmcrest2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ewing Woods-Evergreen, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Ewing Woods-Evergreen Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ewing Woods-Evergreen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ewing Woods-Evergreen is under $840.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen?

The cheapest apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen is Melbourne which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen costs $1,374.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ewing Woods-Evergreen?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in Ewing Woods-Evergreen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen?

Cheap apartments in Ewing Woods-Evergreen have an average cost of $276 which is $1,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ewing Woods-Evergreen.

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