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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious walk-in closets
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Premier apartment community
  • Availability of garages
  • Easy access to major interstates and highways

Location

1250 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, USA
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Management

Ankeny Acres

Leasing office

(515) 226-1990

Property Overview

Windsor Chateau earns strong marks overall, with an 8/10 expert rating and especially high scores for amenities and location. Its value for money is above average, and features like spacious walk-in closets, on-site laundry, 24-hour emergency maintenance, garages, and easy highway access add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Windsor Chateau is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Windsor Chateau has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath800 sqft$990 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Windsor Chateau

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Windsor Chateau

HomeApartments in Windsor Heights Windsor Chateau

Welcome to Windsor Chateau, a premier apartment community nestled in the heart of Windsor Heights, IA. Our residents enjoy the convenience of 24-hour emergency maintenance, ensuring peace of mind at all hours. Each of our tastefully updated units comes with a full appliance package, making everyday tasks a breeze. On-site laundry facilities add to the convenience, while the availability of garages provides an added layer of security for your vehicle. Our apartments also feature secured entry systems, offering an extra level of safety. Inside, you'll find spacious walk-in closets, perfect for all your storage needs. The location of Windsor Chateau is a commuter's dream, with easy access to major interstates and highways. Plus, the neighborhood is walkable, allowing you to explore the area with ease. To top it all off, we offer free parking for all our residents. Experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and security at Windsor Chateau.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Windsor Chateau is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Windsor Chateau has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Windsor Chateau
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Windsor Chateau is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Windsor Chateau goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Windsor Chateau receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Windsor Chateau is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Windsor Chateau does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Windsor Chateau is great for:

Pet owners

  • 12 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Windsor Chateau compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Windsor Heights

2-bedroom apartments at Windsor Chateau cost about 34% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Windsor Heights.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Windsor Heights
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Windsor Heights
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,080
December 2024$1,080
January 2025$1,080
February 2025$1,100
March 2025$1,095
April 2025$1,097
May 2025$1,105
June 2025$1,105
July 2025$1,148
August 2025$1,116
September 2025$1,127
October 2025$1,097
November 2025$957
December 2025$1,022
January 2026$1,038
February 2026$1,072
March 2026$1,150
May 2026$1,188
June 2026$1,200
July 2026$1,215
August 2026$1,157
September 2026$1,231

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $990.
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Schools near Windsor Chateau

Clive Learning Academy

1600 73rd st

des moines, IA, 50324

PK, K-6Public
B-

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic
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Getting around Windsor Heights near 1250 73rd St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1250 73rd St, Windsor Heights

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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