
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Windsor Chateau Apartments

6202 Franklin Ave

Hickman House

5902 Hickman Rd

Twin Oaks Residences

Robin Hill
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Westpointe Apartments

Olde English Village

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Keystone on 8th
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The Windsor - Windsor Heights

7415 Wilshire Blvd

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The View On Hickman

2170 NW 82nd St

Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!

Crest Manor

Iowa Urban Rock

1548 NW 81st St

6615 Washington Ave
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1691 NW 85th St
Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Windsor Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Heights Studio Apartments | $842 | $805 | $880 |
| Windsor Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $706 | $2,020 |
| Windsor Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $875 | $2,000 |
| Windsor Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $1,240 | $1,725 |
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Cheapest Available Windsor Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Windsor Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The View On Hickman priced from $699. Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Robin Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Keystone on 8th | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Olde English Village | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 960 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1510 NW 81st St Model at 1510 NW 81st St, Unit 1510 NW 81st St in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2 Bed Stellar Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windsor Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1510 NW 81st St, Unit 1510 NW 81st St | 1510 NW 81st St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 Bed Stellar | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Robin Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Windsor Chateau Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom - FURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 660 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | ADA 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Windsor Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Windsor Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Windsor Heights is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windsor Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Windsor Heights?
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 8 regular apartments in Windsor Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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