
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $775 (55 Rentals)


Ingersoll Towers

River Oaks Apartments

Lenox Properties

3519 University Ave

Beaverdale Housing LLC

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628 37th St

4010 University

Windsor Chateau Apartments

Village on Grand
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2805 Cottage Grove Ave

Deer Ridge

Four Seasons Apartments

One Month Free - Immediate Move In!

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Imperial Grand Prix

Hamilton Apartments

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Forest Avenue Village

3000 Grand Apartments
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1148 36th St

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

2406 Woodland Ave

Drake Collection

University West

Kingman Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

JK Sully1075

The Winona

1069 33rd St
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University Terrace Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

Kingman Gardens

University Park Place

Skyloft Apartments

Kingman Blvd Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

Drake Terrace

2813 Cottage Grove Ave
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Drake Court

Drake Pointe

West Glen Apartments

Park West Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

Clover Hills

Olde English Village

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Cambridge Court Apartments
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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Studio Apartments | $932 | $500 | $2,680 |
| Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,044 | $680 | $3,199 |
Westwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $775 | $3,517 |
| Westwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,097 | $3,227 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestwood, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #35
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Hanawalt Elementary
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?
The cheapest apartment in Westwood is The Drake which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $1,245.
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 59 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 $284 which is $961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.
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