Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Wood's Edge area of Des Moines.

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3718 SE 14th St

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes 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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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Watrous
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watrous

1300 E Watrous 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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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 Rosemont Place priced from $618. Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $621. Here are the most affordable Wood's Edge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$618
Sutton HillB12BR,1BA$621
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
SomersetB22BR,1BA$755
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$805
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom in Des Moines2BR,1BA$825
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$845

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

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood's Edge area is the $1.18 price per square foot D1 Model at Somerset in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,241. The second greatest value Wood's Edge apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Carman Estates starting at $1,170 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
SomersetD13BR,2BA$1.18
Carman Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.16
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.99
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom in Des Moines2BR,1BA$0.97
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.02
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Wood's Edge, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 a cheap apartment in Wood's Edge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wood's Edge is under $845.

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 $627, while the average apartment in Wood's Edge costs $1,308.

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 20 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 $140 which is $1,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wood's Edge.

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