
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (184 Rentals)


The Meridian

3000 Grand Apartments

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Deco

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

LINC at Gray's Station
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District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Equitable Building

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Imperial Grand Prix
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The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Maxwell

Randolph Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur

The Fleming Building
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219 E Grand

The Edge @ Grays Landing

City Square Lofts

The James on Grand

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View
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Gateway Lofts

Metro Lofts

Village on Grand

Fort Des Moines

Argonne Apartments

Carbon 550

Ballyard Lofts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments | $987 | $595 | $1,607 |
Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $650 | $6,421 |
| Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $685 | $2,894 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $895 | $2,858 |
| Southwest Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,179 | $7,858 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 184 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Largest Available Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at District at 6th Apartments and is listed at 1,052 square feet priced from $1,576. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| District at 6th Apartments | Zox II | 1,052 Sq Ft | $1,576 |
| Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community | Dickens | 1,010 Sq Ft | $1,680 |
| The Elliott | Fully Furnished 1 BDRM | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| The Meridian | Sauvignon Blanc | 940 Sq Ft | $1,649 |
| Gateway Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 906 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | A19 | 875 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| The Equitable Building | Waltz | 860 Sq Ft | $1,334 |
| Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $800 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 715 Sq Ft | $890 |
| Fort Des Moines | 1-Bedroom | 626 Sq Ft | $850 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $650 at Valley Acres Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Des Moines is currently $1,221. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $650 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | $650 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $650 |
| Lenox Properties | Drake B | $695 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $695 |
| The Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | $719 |
| The Pointe on Fleur | One Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci... | $725 |
| Eagle View Lofts | A2 - Income Restricted | $748 |
| The Hampton Meadows | A1 - Renovated | $750 |
| Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 1x1 630 | $775 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Des Moines is at Valley Acres Apartments listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Des Moines is $1,221.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Des Moines is a 1,052 square feet unit starting from $1,576 at District at 6th Apartments.
What is the average size for Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Des Moines is currently 632 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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