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

Park Forest

6205 SE 5th St

6221 SE 5th St

Pioneer Estates

The Hampton Meadows

6209 SE 5th St
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3712 SE 14th St

3718 SE 14th St

3720 SE 14th St

3716 SE 14th St

3710 SE 14th St

3724 SE 14th St
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3726 SE 14th St

Rosemont Place

6215 SE 5th St

Jackson Crossing

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Goldbriar Chateau

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Prairie Winds Apartments

221 E McKinley Ave

824 Hartford Ave

Cityville

The Edge @ Grays Landing

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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 |
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Ewing Woods-Evergreen Studio Apartments | $998 | $840 | $1,115 |
Ewing Woods-Evergreen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $545 | $1,585 |
Ewing Woods-Evergreen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $636 | $3,082 |
Ewing Woods-Evergreen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $925 | $3,263 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Melbourne | A1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $718 |
Somerset | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Sevastopol Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
The Hampton Meadows | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Somerset | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Sunburst | Two Bedroom-One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Elmcrest | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEwing Woods-Evergreen, Des Moines, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ewing Woods-Evergreen, Des Moines, IA
Weeks Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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