Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (422 Rentals)

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Tempo East Village
$1,155 - $3,705

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Base Rent$1,155 - $3,705
Total Monthly Price$1,155 - $3,705
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Southwest Des Moines is known as a good area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated school districts.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with the outdoors is very important. This neighborhood has risen to be providing really good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the A-list luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this area has established a name for itself as one of the best communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Des Moines

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA?

As of today, September 13, 2026, there are currently 422 available Southwest Des Moines apartments priced from $525 to $5,787, with an average monthly rent of $1,250.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Des Moines?

There are currently 152 Studio Apartments in Southwest Des Moines with rent ranges from $525 to $1,591 with an average price of $942.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Des Moines ranges from $675 to $5,787 with an average monthly rent of $1,207.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Des Moines cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Des Moines range from $747 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,354.

How expensive are Southwest Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,145 to $3,236 - averaging $1,831 for the location.

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