
Cheap Homes for Rent in Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (6 Rentals)
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824 Hartford Ave

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Wood's Edge, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Wood's Edge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wood's Edge 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,016 | $950 | $1,050 |
Wood's Edge 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,897 | $1,795 | $2,000 |
Wood's Edge 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,325 | $2,200 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 6 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Melbourne | A1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $614 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wood's Edge, IA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wood's Edge area is the $1.09 price per square foot CA-C4 Income Restricted Model at Court Ave Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,080. 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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Court Ave Lofts | CA-C4 Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
McKinley Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Somerset | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Melbourne | A2 - Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wood's Edge
What type of rentals are currently available in Wood's Edge?
There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Wood's Edge, IA with pricing that ranges from $545 to $2,849. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wood's Edge ranging from $950 to $2,450.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wood's Edge?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wood's Edge ranges from $950 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,746.
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