Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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5902 Hickman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Crest Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Manor

1872 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Iowa Urban Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Urban Rock

6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322

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Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 $625. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$755
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$795
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$840
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$850
Park West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.44 price per square foot Windsor- 2 Bed Interior Non-Deck Unit (C2) Model at The Windsor in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2/1.5 Model at Windsor Chateau Apartments starting at $975 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The WindsorWindsor- 2 Bed Interior Non-Deck Unit (C2)2BR,2BA$1.44
Windsor Chateau Apartments2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.22
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.12
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Park West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Country Club Village ApartmentsADA 1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.42
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #74

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

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3.0
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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 $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windsor Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Olde English Village which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $1,263.

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 10 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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