
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the River Woods area of Des Moines.


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River Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Woods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Woods Studio Apartments | $972 | $725 | $1,577 |
| River Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,018 | $699 | $2,750 |
| River Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $769 | $2,673 |
| River Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $895 | $2,666 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Park Forest priced from $705. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable River Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $727 |
| Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| McKinley Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $785 |
| The Oaks | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Woods, IA
As of March 14, 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 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Magnolia Park | 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Oaks | 2/1 Rennovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| McKinley Apartments | 2BD/1.5BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Watrous Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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 $789.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Woods?
The cheapest apartment in River Woods is Park Forest which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in River Woods costs $19,602.
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 47 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 $346 which is $19,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Woods.
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