
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Windsor Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Windsor Heights area of Des Moines.


Windsor Chateau Apartments

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

1413 63rd St

1417 Cummins Pkwy

Hickman House

5902 Hickman Rd
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Urban Heights

The View On Hickman

Robin Hill

Olde English Village

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Country Club Village Apartments

Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale

1534 63rd St

Park West Apartments

Keystone on 8th

The Windsor - Windsor Heights

1139 66th St
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Executive Heights

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West Winds Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Heights Studio Apartments | $825 | $675 | $1,100 |
| Windsor Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $728 | $2,056 |
| Windsor Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $825 | $1,700 |
| Windsor Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $1,140 | $1,672 |
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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 $675. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $728 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom- Call for Specials | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio,1BA | $802 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 660 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Windsor Square by Broadmoor | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA
As of May 29, 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 1 Bathroom Model at Park West Apartments starting at $995 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom - FURNISHED | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 660 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Windsor - Windsor Heights | Windsor- 1 Bed Non-Deck Unit (B1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Windsor Square by Broadmoor | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | ADA 1-Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
| The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Windsor Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Windsor Heights is Robin Hill which is listed at $728, while the average apartment in Windsor Heights costs $1,409.
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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