Cheap Homes for Rent in Wood's Edge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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 Pioneer Estates priced from $699. McKinley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Wood's Edge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705

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

As of April 27, 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
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
1201 E Bell Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.04
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Wood's Edge

What type of rentals are currently available in Wood's Edge?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Wood's Edge, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $1,729. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wood's Edge ranging from $550 to $2,250.

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 $550 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,513.

Expert Rental Resources

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