Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (43 Rentals)

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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 Windsor Terrace Apartments priced from $725. The Pointe on Fleur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a2BR,1BA$765
The Elliott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll1BR,1BA$795
Four Seasons ApartmentsJr One Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$815
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$821
The Fleming Building#5 - StudioStudio,1BA$835
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio,1BA$865
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - OnyxStudio,1BA$885
Canary LoftsS1 - Studio AStudio,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of July 05, 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 $1.29 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$1.30
Gateway Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.29
Court Ave LoftsCA-C72BR,1.5BA$1.13
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.35
Ingersoll Flats2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a2BR,1BA$0.87
Park Avenue by BroadmoorRockefeller1BR,1BA$1.44
Franklin Court ApartmentsCOZY DELUX2BR,1BA$1.26
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - De...Village 1BR City View1BR,1BA$1.32
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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?

  • 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 Treehouse Apartments listed at $515.

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 Linc and starts from $1,983.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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