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Windsor Heights, IA Local Guide

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 $599. The View on Douglas in the Merle Hay 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$599
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$696
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$697
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA and Nearby

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Windsor Heights area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2107 52nd St Model at 2107 52nd St, Unit 2017 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Windsor Heights apartment is the 7815 Douglas Ave Model at 7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 starting at $995 with a $1.04 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.
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.15
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Hamlet ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.14
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.96
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,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 173 Apartments for Rent in Windsor Heights, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,065. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Windsor Heights ranging from $850 to $3,000.

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 $850 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,716.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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