Cheap Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA from $600 (78 Rentals)

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The Flats Apartments
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$729 - $1,136
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$975 - $1,200

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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,050
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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Executive Heights
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Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Eddy Apartments
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Eddy Apartments

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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The View on Douglas
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The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Urban Heights
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Urban Heights

7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Capri Apartments
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Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
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West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
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2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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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 $650. Urban Heights in the Windsor Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. 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$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$671
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$729
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$744
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of June 08, 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 Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2 Bed + Sunroom | 1.5 Bath Model at Regency Woods starting at $1,025 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club 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
Regency Woods2 Bed + Sunroom | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Element UrbandaleC1p2BR,2BA$1.00
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$0.97
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.90

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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 $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Windsor Heights Apartment is $700 at Chad Estates.

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 $671 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 Lillis Lofts and starts from $751.

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