
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ewing Woods-Evergreen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (63 Rentals)
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Pioneer Estates

Park Forest

The Hampton Meadows

Watrous Apartments

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Park Ridge Apartments

Magnolia Park

Evergreen Terrace

Willow Bend

Ivy II
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Sutton Hill

Rosemont Place

Elmcrest

Jackson Crossing

Goldbriar Chateau

The Oaks

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Woodside Park Apartments

Southbrook Green

Somerset

The Jefferson
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Sunburst

Madison Flats

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Melbourne

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Prairie Winds Apartments

Cityville

828 Hartford Ave

822 Hartford Ave

814 Hartford Ave
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Union at Rivers Edge

The Residences at River View

4421 SE 14th St, Unit 201

Park Indy Rowhomes!

1987 SW 1st St

3154 Indianola Ave

1630 Pleasant View Dr

3310 SE 5th St, Unit 15304

Carman Estates

The Vineyards
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116 Park Ave

Southern Meadows Homes

4613-4615 SE 3rd Ct

2323 E Porter Ave, Unit 27

Meredith Homes

Cedar Crest Apartments

South View Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

Southern Park Apartments

McKinley Apartments
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Ewing Woods-Evergreen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Woods-Evergreen Studio Apartments | $928 | $840 | $1,039 |
| Ewing Woods-Evergreen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $699 | $1,475 |
| Ewing Woods-Evergreen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $769 | $2,547 |
| Ewing Woods-Evergreen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,050 | $2,773 |
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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 Pioneer Estates priced from $699. McKinley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Ewing Woods-Evergreen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $758 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | Spacious 2 bedroom unit close to downtown | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $817 |
| Rosemont Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ewing Woods-Evergreen, IA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ewing Woods-Evergreen area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Ewing Woods-Evergreen apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Best Local Schools in Ewing Woods-Evergreen, Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ewing Woods-Evergreen Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen?
The cheapest apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen is Pioneer Estates which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Ewing Woods-Evergreen costs $1,400.
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 39 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 $274 which is $1,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ewing Woods-Evergreen.
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