Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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6205 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Wood's Edge, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wood's Edge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wood's Edge area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne priced from $545. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Wood's Edge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$545
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$718
SomersetB12BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood's Edge, IA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood's Edge area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Wood's Edge apartment is the 3BD/2BA Model at McKinley Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wood's Edge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
SomersetB22BR,1BA$1.05
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Elmcrest2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
MelbourneA2 - Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.28
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Wood's Edge, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Wood's Edge, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wood's Edge Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wood's Edge?

The cheapest apartment in Wood's Edge is Melbourne which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Wood's Edge costs $1,151.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wood's Edge?

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 22 regular apartments in Wood's Edge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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