Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (24 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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Westpointe Apartments
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$803 - $1,471
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Urban Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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The View On Hickman
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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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 Urban Heights priced from $650. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$803
Park West Apartments (old)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2 BD Oak Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1A Model at Keystone on 8th starting at $1,406 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines 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.
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Keystone on 8th2 Bedroom 1A2BR,2BA$1.63
1810 74th St, Unit 11810 74th StStudio ,1BA$1.30
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - FURNISHED1BR,1BA$1.22
The Windsor - Windsor HeightsWindsor- 1 Bed Non-Deck Unit (B1)1BR,1BA$1.95
Park West Apartments (old)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Country Club Village ApartmentsADA 1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.43
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.20
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA

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

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2.5
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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 $1,406.

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

The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $1,286.

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 9 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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