
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Grays Woods area of Des Moines.


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Prairie Woods Apartments

4171 E University Ave

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Cypress I

Park Winds
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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 | $900 | $800 | $1,190 |
| Grays Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $935 | $750 | $1,490 |
| Grays Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $1,140 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 15 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 2 Beds unit found at Canterbury Park priced from $750. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Grays Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom-One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress I | Classic 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Woods, IA
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grays Woods area is the $1.02 price per square foot Timber Model at Riverwood in the in the Douglas Acres neighborhood starting from $1,345. The second greatest value Grays Woods apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Rock Creek Condos starting at $1,295 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood | Timber | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Rock Creek Condos | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 770 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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 $1,227.
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 40 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 $472 which is $755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Woods.
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