
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Woodland Heights area of Des Moines.


The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

The Des Moines Building

The Elliott

East Village Square

Randolph Apartments

City Square Lofts

Inglewood Apartments

The Lyon
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Village on Grand

The Griffin Building

Imperial Grand Prix

Four Seasons Apartments

The Fleming Building

Franklin Court Apartments

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Ingersoll FLATS

The Parker @ Seventh
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District at 6th Apartments

Canary Lofts

2701 Ingersoll Ave

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2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#3, Unit 2917 High Apt.#3

Cityville

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

R&T Lofts

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713 20th St, Unit 1919-2, Unit 1919-2

Metro Lofts
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418 East Grand

Vine Street Lofts

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Wilkins Bldg

Maxwell

Flux

Fourth And Court

The Deco
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The Edge @ Grays Landing

Clemens Building

Mezzo on Walnut

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Tempo East Village

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Velocity

LINC at Gray's Station

3000 Grand Apartments
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High Street Lofts

713 20th St

612 29th St

718 25th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Heights Studio Apartments | $1,030 | $600 | $1,802 |
| Woodland Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $675 | $2,553 |
| Woodland Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $750 | $2,900 |
| Woodland Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $950 | $2,673 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Village Green priced from $600. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Des Moines Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| East Village Square | Sayers - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersol | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Fleming Building | #4 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Griffin Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodland Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Woodland Heights apartment is the C6 Model at Vue starting at $1,948 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Vue | C6 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#3 | 2921 High St | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | Imperial 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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 $675 at The Pointe on Fleur Apartments.
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 $750 at The Pointe on Fleur Apartments.
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 Pointe on Fleur Apartments and starts from $950.
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