Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
1 to 2 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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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Lenox Properties
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Colony Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Colony Apartments

2824 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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Weston Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Drake Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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3612 Ingersoll Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3612 Ingersoll Ave

3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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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 Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 priced from $625. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Grand Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$730
Weston Park ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$760
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll1BR,1BA$795
JK Sully10752BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hamilton Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.84 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.
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Ingersoll Flats2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
JK Sully10752BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.21
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #34

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $1,395.

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 33 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 $274 which is $1,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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