Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (104 Rentals)

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property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1215 25th St

$810

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 901 41st St

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

901 41st St

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1525 32nd St

$1,220

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1525 32nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1144 Polk Blvd

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1144 Polk Blvd

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1427 31st St

$900 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1427 31st St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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 The Acacia priced from $647. The Drake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Lenox PropertiesDrake B1BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$720
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$740
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$745
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$775
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at River Oaks Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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.
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
River Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.15
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Weston Park Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#12921 High St1BR,1BA$1.24
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
Lenox PropertiesWinona A1BR,1BA$1.25
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Park West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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Westwood, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is The Drake 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 52 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 $321 which is $1,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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