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3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cheapest Available River Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Woods area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ivy II priced from $675. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable River Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ivy IIClassic 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$690
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$730
Eagle View LoftsA2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$741
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$745
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$750
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Woods, IA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Woods area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value River Woods apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards starting at $1,295 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
The Vineyards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
2323 E Porter Avenue #862323 E Porter Avenue #863BR,2BA$0.97
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2nd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.80
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.94
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Woods Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Woods?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Woods is under $755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Woods?

The cheapest apartment in River Woods is Ivy II which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in River Woods costs $1,387.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River 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 65 regular apartments in River 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 River Woods?

Cheap apartments in River Woods have an average cost of $393 which is $994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Woods.

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