
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (45 Rentals)
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Windsor Terrace Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur

Imperial Grand Prix

Canary Lofts

The Des Moines Building

1000 24th St
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Harbach Lofts

Reagan House

The Griffin Building

Four Seasons Apartments

The Fleming Building

3000 Grand Apartments

The Edge @ Grays Landing
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Eagle View Lofts

The Parker @ Seventh

Franklin Court Apartments

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - De...

418 East Grand

The Lyon

Cityville
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Ingersoll Square Lofts

The Deco

District at 6th Apartments

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Treehouse Apartments

Confluence on 3rd Apartments
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Fourth And Court

932 29th St

1919 Pleasant St
Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Woodland Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Woodland Heights Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $618 | $1,788 |
Woodland Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $725 | $2,313 |
Woodland Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $765 | $4,000 |
Woodland Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,505 | $3,166 |
Woodland Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $2,971 | $3,980 |
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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 City Square Lofts priced from $618. Windsor Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $618 |
Windsor Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Imperial Grand Prix | Imperial Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Canary Lofts | S1 - Studio A | Studio,1BA | $750 |
The Pointe on Fleur | NO RENT UNTIL AUGUST 1st! Call today before th... | 2BR,1BA | $765 |
The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Reagan House | Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Four Seasons Apartments | Jr One Bedroom Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Randolph Apartments | The Polk | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA
As of July 16, 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Gateway Lofts starting at $1,740 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
Gateway Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-C7 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Ingersoll Flats | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Pointe on Fleur | NO RENT UNTIL AUGUST 1st! Call today before th... | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Franklin Court Apartments | COZY DELUX | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - De... | Village 1BR City View | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Windsor Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWoodland Heights, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 City Square Lofts listed at $618.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Woodland Heights Apartment is $775 at The Elliott.
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 $765 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 The Edge @ Grays Landing and starts from $1,631.
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