
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (194 Rentals)


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

3000 Grand Apartments

LINC at Gray's Station

The Deco

High Street Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
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Tempo East Village

The Village at Grays Lake

District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Maxwell

R&T Lofts

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Edge @ Grays Landing
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The Equitable Building

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Ingersoll Square

Weston Park Apartments

Flux

Randolph Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

The Des Moines Building

The Fleming Building
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The Elliott

East Village Square

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View
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AP Lofts

Gateway Lofts

Finn Apartments

Fort Des Moines

Village on Grand

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

Treehouse Apartments

Ballyard Lofts
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments | $961 | $595 | $1,791 |
Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $650 | $3,134 |
| Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $747 | $4,055 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,150 | $2,803 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 194 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 Mezzo on Walnut and is listed at 1,090 square feet priced from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezzo on Walnut | Scala | 1,090 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | A25 | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,665 |
| R&T Lofts | Source | 989 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community | Fitzgerald | 961 Sq Ft | $1,634 |
| The Equitable Building | Waltz | 860 Sq Ft | $1,340 |
| Gateway Lofts | Ames | 853 Sq Ft | $1,245 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Income Restricted | 843 Sq Ft | $995 |
| The Meridian | Prosecco | 837 Sq Ft | $1,745 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 801 Sq Ft | $895 |
| 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 $1,206. 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 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | Up to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today! | $675 |
| Lenox Properties | Drake B | $695 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | $750 |
| The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor | A2wv_MANOR | $795 |
| Pleasant Court | 1 Bedroom | $799 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | $799 |
| The Acacia | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Classic | $800 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | Appling | $800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,206.
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 1,090 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mezzo on Walnut.
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 864 sq ft.
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