Cheap Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA from $500 (49 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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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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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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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 $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
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$725
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$749
1/2 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES1 bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$777
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$790
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of January 22, 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 C3 Model at Bristol Ridge starting at $1,095 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Cross Creek 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
Bristol RidgeC33BR,2BA$1.02
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.08
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall!2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Clover HillsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 Urban Heights 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 $725 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 $825 at Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall!.

What is the most affordable Windsor Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Windsor Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bristol Ridge and starts from $1,095.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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