Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Chateau

595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Parkside East priced from $800. Canterbury Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Grays Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,018

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Woods, IA

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grays Woods area is the $1.24 price per square foot Haven Model at Golfview Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,397. 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 Douglas Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grays Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Golfview CondosHaven2BR,2BA$1.24
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.41
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,175.

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 37 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 $498 which is $677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Woods.

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