Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Winwood Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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4837 NW 62nd Ave
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4837 NW 62nd Ave

4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
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Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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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. Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. 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
Legacy ApartmentsS1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$795
Bristol RidgeB62BR,2BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winwood, IA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winwood area is the $1.27 price per square foot Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Winwood apartment is the Berkley Model at Mansions at Hemingway starting at $1,515 with a $1.42 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$1.27
Mansions at HemingwayBerkley2BR,2BA$1.42
Johnston Gardens Apartmentsg.magnol2BR,2BA$1.39
Bristol RidgeB62BR,2BA$0.99
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.18
CadenceA21BR,1BA$1.58
Crescent ChaseThe Executive1BR,1BA$1.29
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.38
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at Johnston1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Winwood, Johnston, IA

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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 Legacy Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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