Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (94 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waveland Woods area of Des Moines.

property at 1260 34th St

$695 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 2

1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1306 34th St

$695

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1306 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3309 University Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 University Ave

3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Eddy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eddy Apartments

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3119 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3119 Grand Ave

3119 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Grand Prix Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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JK Sully 1075
2 Bedroom Apartments

JK Sully 1075

1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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5902 Hickman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chetwynd Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waveland Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waveland Woods area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at 3309 University Ave priced from $600. The Acacia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Waveland Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Forest Avenue VillageStudioStudio,1BA$756
Imperial Grand PrixImperial 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$793

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Woods, IA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waveland Woods area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Waveland Woods apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waveland Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Regency Woods2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Olde English Village2 Bed | 2 Bath | 960 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.04
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 Bed Stellar2BR,1BA$1.11
Clover HillsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.06
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11

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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $793.

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

The cheapest apartment in Waveland Woods is The Drake which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Waveland Woods costs $961.

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 12 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 $118 which is $843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Woods.

Expert Rental Resources

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