Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $575 (89 Rentals)

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$695 - $860

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 2

1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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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Drake Collection
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove 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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1110 29th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1110 29th St

1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood 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 Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$740
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$745
Imperial Grand PrixImperial 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$746
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Forest Avenue VillageStudioStudio,1BA$756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Olde English Village2 Bed | 2 Bath | 960 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.04
Kingstone Apartments 22BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
Clover HillsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.06
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#12921 High St1BR,1BA$1.24
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for West Central Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $756.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is 3309 University Ave which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $950.

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 47 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 $292 which is $658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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