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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (23 Rentals)
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$795 - $1,1001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Winds
3600 Kennedy DrDes Moines, IA 50317
4171 E University Ave
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$825 - $1,1451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkside East
3540 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$825 - $1,200
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$825 - $1,200
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Prairie Woods Apartments
4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$9972 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)
3909 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$1,000 - $1,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hilltop Apartments
3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
241-243 E 24th St
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2220 E Walnut St
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Wedgewood Apartments
2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Larnerd Apartments
3111 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Creek Chateau
595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Eastview
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
2636.5 Capitol Ave
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Hilltop l
3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$828 - $1,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverwood
660 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$895 - $9952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Peterson Place Apartments
770 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$898 - $1,7001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Golfview Condos
5115 NE 23rd AvePleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$980 - $1,1601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Canterbury Park
935 Sherrylynn BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$985 - $1,1451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community
755 NE 56th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $902 | $745 | $1,200 |
| Grays Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $815 | $1,500 |
| Grays Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,100 | $2,460 |
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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 Park Winds priced from $795. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Grays Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Winds | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $905 |
| 3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Woods, IA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grays Woods area is the $1.22 price per square foot REED R 1748 Model at Lexington Park Townhome Rentals in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $2,139. The second greatest value Grays Woods apartment is the Three Bedroom-Two Bath Model at Canterbury Park starting at $1,160 with a $1.07 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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| Lexington Park Townhome Rentals | REED R 1748 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| Canterbury Park | Three Bedroom-Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Cottages of Pleasant Hill | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 770 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Riverwood | Drift (w/ fp) | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Park Winds | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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 Park Winds which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Grays Woods costs $1,252.
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 20 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 $278 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Woods.
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