
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Wood's Edge, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wood's Edge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wood's Edge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $874 | $695 | $1,200 |
Wood's Edge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $982 | $670 | $1,767 |
Wood's Edge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $965 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Rosemont Place priced from $670. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Wood's Edge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rosemont Place | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $670 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
The Jefferson | Jefferson 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $765 |
Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $767 |
Somerset | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
Ivy II | Elevated 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood's Edge, IA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood's Edge area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 Model at 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 in the in the Southeast 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 $850 with a $0.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2323 E Porter Avenue #86 | 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
The Jefferson | Jefferson 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Sutton Hill | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Ivy II | Elevated 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWood's Edge, Des Moines, IA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $695, while the average apartment in Wood's Edge costs $1,261.
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 29 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 $279 which is $982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wood's Edge.
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