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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 Village Green priced from $600. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$665
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Arlington HallettStudio EastStudio,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
1082 21st StStudio UnitStudio,1BA$700
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodland Heights area is the $1.27 price per square foot 6 Beds, 3.5 Baths Model at 669 17th St in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Woodland Heights apartment is the B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes starting at $2,450 with a $1.14 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.
669 17th St6 Beds, 3.5 Baths6BR,3.5BA$1.27
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$1.21
High Street BrickstoneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Woodland Heights is 732 19th St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Woodland Heights costs $1,584.

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 7 regular apartments in Woodland Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.