Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $555 (36 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$835 - $960
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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property at 3315 SE 4th St

$1,000

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3315 SE 4th 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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South View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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1201 E Bell Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Shelly Rose Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shelly Rose Estates

3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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property at 814 Hartford Ave

$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814 Hartford Ave

Des MoinesIA50315

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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 Park Forest priced from $705. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Wood's Edge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$720
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$751
Evergreen Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$790
MelbourneB2 - 60 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$813
Rosemont PlaceB22BR,1BA$819
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$825
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$855
Eagle View Lofts/TownhomesA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$856

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

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wood's Edge area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Wood's Edge apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes starting at $895 with a $0.93 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.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.86
Rosemont PlaceB22BR,1BA$0.89
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.04
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.15
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.11
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12

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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 Park Forest which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Wood's Edge costs $920.

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 10 regular apartments in Wood's Edge 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 Wood's Edge?

Cheap apartments in Wood's Edge have an average cost of $462 which is $458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wood's Edge.

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