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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
1 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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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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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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Valley Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Station

313-329 Lincoln 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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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
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 $650. Plaza Manor in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $690. 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
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$690
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$697
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$750
Silhouette Apartments1A1BR,1BA$750
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$790
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$805
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2107 52nd St Model at 2107 52nd St, Unit 2017 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard Model at Lakeview starting at $910 with a $1.01 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.
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Element UrbandaleB3p2BR,1BA$1.08
Hamlet ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.14
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.19
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.18
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11

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Getting Around Windsor Heights, IA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 $697 at The Flats Apartments.

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 $690 at Plaza Manor.

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 $1,105.

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