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

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$545
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Sutton HillA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
SomersetB22BR,1BA$1.05
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
MelbourneA2 - Market Rate1BR,1BA$1.28
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,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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