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3721 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+
4111 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3323 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3662 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3451 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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6316 Urbandale AveDes Moines, IA 50322
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Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4925 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5832 Grand Ave, Unit 4
5832 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4010 University
4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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5616 Hickman Rd
5616 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Lofts on 34th
1219 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor
900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Uplift Manor
2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Park
4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Eddy Apartments
1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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University West
4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Manor Apartments
3601 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hickman House
2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingstone Apartments 2
3121 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Thomas Apartments
1030 56th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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JK Sully 1075
1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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5902 Hickman Rd
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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4314 University Ave
4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chetwynd Apartments
3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Apartments
3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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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 | $751 | $380 | $950 |
| Waveland Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $640 | $2,583 |
| Waveland Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $795 | $3,534 |
| Waveland Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $1,070 | $2,500 |
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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 Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Waveland Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ | Studio - Retirement Community | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| The View On Hickman | New Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov... | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Lenox Properties | Greenwood A | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| The Drake | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Hampton House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Woods, IA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waveland Woods area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Waveland Woods apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waveland Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3612 Ingersoll Ave | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Normandy Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.60 |
| Clover Hills | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Hickman One | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | Imperial 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Urban Green Apartments | 1 BR Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 5832 Grand Ave, Unit 4 | 5832 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom- Call for Specials | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (0)
4 out of 10
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
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4 out of 10
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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 $789.
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 $1,415.
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 13 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 $133 which is $1,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Woods.
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