
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (20 Rentals)
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Twin Oaks Residences

Urban Heights

The View On Hickman
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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 |
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Windsor Heights Studio Apartments | $793 | $695 | $972 |
Windsor Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $806 | $1,270 |
Windsor Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $825 | $1,780 |
Windsor Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $1,105 | $1,705 |
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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 Urban Heights priced from $695. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $741 |
Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $806 |
Country Club Village Apartments | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1A Model at Keystone on 8th in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,297. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crest Manor starting at $895 with a $1.05 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. |
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Keystone on 8th | 2 Bedroom 1A | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Crest Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 1 BR Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Twin Oaks Residences | Third Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Country Club Village Apartments | ADA 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
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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 $910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windsor Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Robin Hill which is listed at $806, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $1,290.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Windsor Heights?
Cheap apartments in Windsor Heights have an average cost of $236 which is $1,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Windsor Heights.
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