Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $695 (47 Rentals)

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The Winona
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Prix Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
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543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $777.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is Lenox Properties which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $1,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

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 27 regular apartments in Westwood 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 Westwood?

Cheap apartments in Westwood have an average cost of $343 which is $1,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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