Cheap Homes for Rent in Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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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 Lenox Properties priced from $595. Cottage Heights on 29th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox PropertiesDrake StudioStudio,1BA$595
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Drake ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$640
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park 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.
3000 Grand Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Ingersoll TowersAshworth2BR,1BA$1.01
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Weston Park ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.03
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Westwood?

There are currently 306 Apartments for Rent in Westwood, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $5,936. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westwood ranging from $560 to $2,295.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westwood ranges from $560 to $2,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,308.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Westwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Westwood range from $1,100 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $1,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,661.

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