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3721 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Lenox Properties
4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Drake
1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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6010 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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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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Inglewood Apartments
2903 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3451 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hamilton Apartments
2825 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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6000 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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3003 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2801 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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628 37th St
628 37th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Canary Lofts
2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
2805 Cottage Grove Ave
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560 29th St
560 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
5824 Grand Ave
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3103-3109 Forest AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1148 36th St
1148 36th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cottage Heights on 29th
1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Park
4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Eddy
1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Terrace
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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University West
4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Manor Apartments
3601 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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2824 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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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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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 The Acacia priced from $647. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| Lenox Properties | Greenwood A | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| The Drake | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Hampton House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Park West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $908 with a $0.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3000 Grand Apartments | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Ingersoll Towers | Riley | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| 560 29th St | 560 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The 31st Street Apartments | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Windsor Chateau Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Skyloft Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Weston Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Deer Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $680, 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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