
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $640 (50 Rentals)


Chad Estates

Lenox Properties

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Ingersoll Towers

Village on Grand

The Acacia

Franklin Court Apartments

Hampton House Apartments
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Hickman One

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

2618 34th St

Imperial Grand Prix

1211 34th St

Forest Avenue Village

5824 Grand Ave

Forest Ave Townhomes

1829 48th St
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The Winona

University Terrace Apartments

Grand Manor Apartments

Ingersoll Park

Kingstone Apartments 2

Windsor Terrace Apartments

3903 University Ave

Thomas Apartments

1069 33rd St
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4314 University Ave

Grand Prix Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

543 53rd St

Robin Hill

Regency Woods

Olde English Village

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Normandy Terrace Apartments

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Country Club Village Apartments
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Westpointe Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

Cambridge Court

Keystone on 8th

Executive Heights

Capri Apartments

Westridge Apartments

West Winds Apartments

315 5th St
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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waveland Woods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland Woods Studio Apartments | $773 | $525 | $1,100 |
Waveland Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $640 | $2,064 |
| Waveland Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $795 | $1,700 |
| Waveland Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $1,070 | $1,625 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waveland Woods Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waveland Woods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waveland Woods is under $790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waveland Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Waveland Woods is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Waveland Woods costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waveland 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 14 regular apartments in Waveland 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 Waveland Woods?
Cheap apartments in Waveland Woods have an average cost of $139 which is $1,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Woods.
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