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Harrington Studios
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Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Woodland Heights, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodland Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Argonne Apartments priced from $550. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$550
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$730
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodland Heights area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Woodland Heights apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished2BR,1BA$1.17
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.97
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.06
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Woodland Heights, West Des Moines, IA

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Among neighborhoods in West Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodland Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Woodland Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodland Heights is under $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodland Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Woodland Heights is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Woodland Heights costs $1,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodland Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Woodland Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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