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How much does it cost to rent a home in Windsor Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Heights 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,306 | $975 | $1,845 |
| Windsor Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,850 | $1,350 | $2,665 |
| Windsor Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,987 | $1,625 | $2,750 |
| Windsor Heights 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
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Cheapest Available Windsor Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Windsor Heights, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights in the Windsor Heights neighborhood priced from $650. The Village at Westchester in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $672. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Windsor Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The Village at Westchester | Bedford II | 2BR,1BA | $672 |
| The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA and Nearby
As of August 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 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Windsor Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.60 |
| 4216 Ingersoll Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Regency Woods | 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Element Urbandale | C1p | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Lakeview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Clover Hills | B1 Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 Bed Stellar | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Bennett Grand Woods Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Village at Westchester | Bedford II | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Windsor Heights?
There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $672 to $2,628. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Windsor Heights ranging from $725 to $2,750.
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 $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,503.
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