Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (29 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Cedar Crest Apartments
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Cedar Crest Apartments

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 Pioneer Estates priced from $699. City Square Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable River Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$700
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
East Village SquareSayers - AffordableStudio,1BA$725
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$747
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Sutton HillB12BR,1BA$804
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Woods, IA

As of June 12, 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
Rosemont PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.08
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.08
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Sutton HillB12BR,1BA$1.07

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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in River Woods is Pioneer Estates which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in River Woods costs $1,400.

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 16 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 $330 which is $1,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Woods.

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