Cheap Homes for Rent in Greenwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Greenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greenwood area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Greenwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$675
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenwood, IA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greenwood area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Greenwood apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.02
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.03
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.08
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Greenwood?

There are currently 461 Apartments for Rent in Greenwood, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $5,554. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greenwood ranging from $865 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greenwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greenwood ranges from $865 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,626.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greenwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greenwood range from $895 to $5,554, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $1,725. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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