Cheap Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Eddy

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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Lillis Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Hickman House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Valley Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Station

313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Sunrise Valley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Valley

1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Ashworth Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Nelson LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson LLC

1114-1124 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Iowa G21 LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa G21 LLC

2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312

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Windsor Heights, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Windsor Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Windsor Heights, IA is a Studio unit found at The View on Douglas in the Merle Hay neighborhood priced from $599. The View On Hickman in the Windsor Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View On HickmanNew Build Apartment Available for Immediate Mov...Studio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$744
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$754
Crossroad ApartmentsBeautiful 1 Bedroom Apartment | Prime Location ...1BR,1BA$775
Franklin Court Apartments1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE1BR,1BA$775
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$781
Hamlet ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windsor Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.04
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.13
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.01
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Windsor Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Windsor Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Windsor Heights is at The View on Douglas listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Windsor Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Windsor Heights Apartment is $744 at Bristol Ridge.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Windsor Heights is starting from $781 at The Village at Westchester.

What is the most affordable Windsor Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Windsor Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Village Apartments and starts from $1,140.

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