Cheap Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA from $600 (61 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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Executive Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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The Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Eddy

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Sunrise Valley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Valley

1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265

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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 Urban Heights in the Windsor Heights neighborhood priced from $625. The View On Hickman 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
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$731
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$733
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$743
1/2 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHA...1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$767
Sherwood GlenLoxley2BR,1BA$802
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.00 price per square foot Jordan Model at Ashley Square in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 2107 52nd St Model at 2107 52nd St, Unit 2017 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 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.
Ashley SquareJordan2BR,2BA$1.00
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Lakeview2 bedroom 1 Bath no balcony - courtyard2BR,1BA$0.96
Clover HillsB2 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.94
Robin Hill2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B2r2BR,1BA$1.17
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.97
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.15

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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

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 Urban Heights listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Windsor Heights Apartment is $731 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 $767 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 Elm Village Apartments and starts from $955.

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