Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winwood Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Brick Towne at Johnston
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$1,000 - $1,500
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Brick Towne at Johnston

6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Winwood Apartments
$1,070 - $1,570
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$1,070 - $1,570

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Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Cadence
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$1,281 - $2,024
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Cadence

6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Residences at 62W
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$1,445 - $2,340
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$1,445 - $2,340

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Residences at 62W

6000 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
Senior Living
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
Senior Living
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4671 NW 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310

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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322

Winwood, Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Winwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Winwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. 4837 NW 62nd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Winwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$710
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$900
Cross Creek2 Bed-E2BR,1BA$975
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$1,070
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100
5908-5924 Sutton Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,150
CadenceA21BR,1BA$1,281

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winwood, IA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winwood area is the $1.30 price per square foot Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Winwood apartment is the Berkley Model at Mansions at Hemingway starting at $1,545 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.30
Mansions at HemingwayBerkley2BR,2BA$1.44
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Cross Creek3 Bed-GS3BR,2BA$1.36
5908-5924 Sutton Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.27
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.12
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1.47
4837 NW 62nd Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Winwood, Johnston, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Winwood Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Winwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Winwood Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Winwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Winwood is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Winwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Winwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cross Creek and starts from $1,278.

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