Cheap Homes for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA from $725 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1206 39th St
$725 - $950
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1206 39th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 9533 University Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
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9533 University Ave, Unit 01

9533 University Ave
CliveIA50325
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property at 4211 65th St
$1,050
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4211 65th St

UrbandaleIA50322
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property at 2024 64th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2024 64th St, Unit 2026 64th Street

2024 64th St
Windsor HeightsIA50324
property at 5924 Sutton Pl
$1,150
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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5924 Sutton Pl

UrbandaleIA50322

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Windsor Heights area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6202 Franklin Ave Model at 6202 Franklin Ave in the Windsor Heights neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Windsor Heights rental home is the 1231 46th St Model at 1231 46th St in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting at $1,550 with a $1.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windsor Heights homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6202 Franklin Ave6202 Franklin Ave2BR, 1BA$0.93
1231 46th St1231 46th St4BR, 1BA$1.12
4115 Kingman Blvd, Unit 14115 Kingman Blvd3BR, 1BA$1.20
1212 62nd St1212 62nd St2BR, 2BA$1.50
4211 65th St4211 65th St2BR, 1BA$1.17
228 1st St228 1st St2BR, 1BA$1.47
2024 64th St, Unit 2026 64th Street2024 64th St2BR, 1BA$1.41
9533 University Ave, Unit 019533 University Ave1BR, 1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Windsor Heights?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $634 to $2,500. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Windsor Heights ranging from $725 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Windsor Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Windsor Heights ranges from $725 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,553.

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