
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (363 Rentals)


The Meridian

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Deco

High Street Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

Tempo East Village

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

District at 6th Apartments
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Nexus at Gray's Landing

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Harbach Lofts

The Equitable Building

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Pointe on Fleur
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Flux

Maxwell

Fourth And Court

Randolph Apartments

The Fleming Building

Ingersoll Square Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments
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Imperial Grand Prix

The Des Moines Building

Eagle View Lofts

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Treehouse Apartments

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Ridges

The James on Grand

The Griffin Building

Fort Des Moines
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Clemens Building

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

Windsor Terrace Apartments

AP Lofts

Gateway Lofts

Finn Apartments

Reagan House
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,011 | $595 | $1,742 |
Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $650 | $3,211 |
Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $760 | $4,000 |
Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $965 | $4,811 |
Southwest Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,851 | $5,933 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 363 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Des Moines?
There are currently 150 Studio Apartments in Southwest Des Moines with rent ranges from $595 to $1,742 with an average price of $1,011.
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 $650 to $3,211 with an average monthly rent of $1,239.
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 $760 to $4,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,378.
How expensive are Southwest Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 49 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $965 to $4,811 - averaging $1,987 for the location.
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