Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (52 Rentals)

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915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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2900 High St, Unit 2

2900 High St
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2714 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312

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Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodland Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Imperial Grand Prix has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix StudioStudio,1BA$647
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$725
Eagle View LoftsA3 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$748
418 East GrandStudio - The FlowStudio,1BA$755
The Elliott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$777
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$784
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - SlateStudio,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodland Heights area is the $1.30 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Woodland Heights apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Gateway Lofts starting at $1,295 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.30
Gateway Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
Randolph ApartmentsThe Lucas1BR,1BA$1.28
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
3000 Grand Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$1.07
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll1BR,1BA$1.33

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA

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

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4.0
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Getting Around the Woodland Heights Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodland Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Woodland Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Woodland Heights is at Village Green listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment is $725 at The Pointe on Fleur.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Woodland Heights is starting from $795 at The Pointe on Fleur.

What is the most affordable Woodland Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Woodland Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.