Cheap Homes for Rent in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 2500 Grand Ave

$875

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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Cheapest Available Woodland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodland Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 732 19th St priced from $550. The Concord Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Woodland Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$695
1123 24th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Arlington HallettStudio SWStudio,1BA$725
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA

As of August 02, 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 C1BR,1BA$0.96
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#12921 High St1BR,1BA$1.24
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$1.21
High Street BrickstoneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Woodland Heights?

There are currently 341 Apartments for Rent in Woodland Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,973. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Woodland Heights ranging from $550 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Woodland Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Woodland Heights ranges from $550 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,096.

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