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Windsor Heights, IA Local Guide
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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 | $1,414 | $975 | $2,150 |
| Windsor Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,699 | $1,100 | $2,385 |
| Windsor Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,288 | $1,700 | $3,695 |
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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 View on Douglas in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. 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 View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Flats Apartments | Tawny | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA and Nearby
As of June 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 Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.60 |
| 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 | 5000 Twana Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Regency Woods | 2 Bed | 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Bennett Grand Woods Apartments | AB-2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Lakeview | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Element Urbandale | B3p | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Bristol Ridge | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Chad Estates | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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There are currently 178 Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $667 to $1,770. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Windsor Heights ranging from $650 to $3,695.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Windsor Heights ranges from $650 to $3,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,398.
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