Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (60 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
East Village SquareSayers - AffordableStudio,1BA$725
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799
Inglewood ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$825
The Fleming Building#8 - StudioStudio,1BA$845
Weston Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Ingersoll FLATS1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodland Heights area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Woodland Heights apartment is the Market Rate Model at Wilkins Bldg starting at $1,400 with a $1.29 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$1.14
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate2BR,1BA$1.29
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Weston Park Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Franklin Court Apartments2 Bedroom Cozy Cottage2BR,1BA$1.28
The Village at Grays LakeVillage 1BR Court Yard1BR,1BA$1.28
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
Inglewood ApartmentsModel 11BR,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 Village Green and starts from $1,100.

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