Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (22 Rentals)
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Prairie Woods Apartments

611 Hickory Hill Ln

Park Winds

3902 E 38th St
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4156 E Hull Ave

595 N Pleasant Hill Blvd

Canterbury Park

Golfview Condos

Riverwood

Peterson Place Apartments

The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
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Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grays Woods?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grays Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $800 | $2,880 |
Grays Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,095 | $825 | $2,594 |
Grays Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,025 | $2,906 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grays Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Grays Woods Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grays Woods area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Heights priced from $725. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Grays Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Cypress 1 (East Ridge) | Elevated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Woods, IA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grays Woods area is the $1.22 price per square foot Haven & Meadow Model at Golfview Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Grays Woods apartment is the 772 BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Estey Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grays Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Golfview Condos | Haven & Meadow | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Rose Glen | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Forge65 | B1 - Cobalt - Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
The Emory - Altoona | 1 Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Gardens Independent Plus | 1 Bedroom Plus | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Riverwood | Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrays Woods, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #47
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Grays Woods Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grays Woods Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grays Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Grays Woods is Parkside East which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Grays Woods costs $1,240.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grays Woods?
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 25 regular apartments in Grays Woods 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 Grays Woods?
Cheap apartments in Grays Woods have an average cost of $315 which is $925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Woods.
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