
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Woodland Heights area of Des Moines.


The Elliott

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

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City Square Lofts

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Soll

Randolph Apartments

Franklin Court Apartments

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418 East Grand
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Inglewood Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

Village on Grand

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Canary Lofts

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The Des Moines Building

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Eagle View Lofts

The Fleming Building

The Griffin Building

The Parker @ Seventh
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Velocity

Maxwell

Cityville

District at 6th Apartments

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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

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Flux

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560 29th St, Unit Duplex

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

2701 Ingersoll Ave

2701 Ingersoll Ave

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

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Clemens Building

The Deco

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LINC at Gray's Station
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Fourth And Court

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Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Edge @ Grays Landing

219 E Grand

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Tempo East Village

3000 Grand Apartments

Wilkins Bldg

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High Street Lofts
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Ingersoll Flats
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 | $972 | $600 | $1,747 |
| Woodland Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $725 | $3,580 |
| Woodland Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $795 | $2,894 |
| Woodland Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,025 | $4,100 |
| Woodland Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 $725. 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 | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Franklin Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Soll | S1 - Do | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Polk | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Canary Lofts | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $803 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA
As of February 18, 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 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments starting at $1,505 with a $1.09 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 | $1.10 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| The Equitable Building | Bootlegger | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Fleming Building | #1 - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines | Village 1BR City View | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodland Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Woodland Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodland Heights is under $803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodland Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Woodland Heights is The Pointe on Fleur Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Woodland Heights costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodland 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 49 regular apartments in Woodland Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Woodland Heights?
Cheap apartments in Woodland Heights have an average cost of $148 which is $2,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodland Heights.
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