Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes 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
1 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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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 $650. Westpointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$735
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of August 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.69 price per square foot Windsor- 2 Bed Corner Unit (B2) Model at The Windsor - Windsor Heights in the in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2 BD Oak Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale starting at $895 with a $0.99 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 Windsor - Windsor HeightsWindsor- 2 Bed Corner Unit (B2)2BR,2BA$1.69
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
Robin Hill2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Twin Oaks Residences1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.28
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.26
Keystone on 8th5A1BR,1BA$1.70
Country Club Village ApartmentsADA 1-Bed1BR,1BA$1.38
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio ,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Windsor Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #77

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 $1,097.

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

The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Country Club Village Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $1,285.

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 12 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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