
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (182 Rentals)


The Meridian

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

3000 Grand Apartments

The Deco

High Street Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

Tempo East Village

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
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LINC at Gray's Station

District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Maxwell

R&T Lofts

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Equitable Building
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Randolph Apartments

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Fleming Building

The Elliott

Imperial Grand Prix

Ingersoll Square Lofts

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Flux

The Des Moines Building

Eagle View Lofts
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219 E Grand

The Edge @ Grays Landing

City Square Lofts

The Ridges

Vine Street Lofts

Fort Des Moines

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

Gateway Lofts

Finn Apartments

Metro Lofts

Weston Park Apartments

The Griffin Building

Village on Grand

Argonne Apartments

Connolly Lofts

Ballyard Lofts

Rumely 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 | $966 | $595 | $1,777 |
Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $650 | $4,561 |
| Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $760 | $3,670 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $895 | $3,327 |
| Southwest Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $21,194 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 182 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 $1,497. 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 | $1,497 |
| Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community | Hughes-Affordable | 973 Sq Ft | $1,324 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 929 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 920 Sq Ft | $890 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Lucas | 915 Sq Ft | $1,198 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | A19 | 875 Sq Ft | $1,616 |
| Gateway Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 862 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $800 |
| 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 $1,256. 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 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | 1x1 | $685 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $695 |
| Lenox Properties | Drake B | $695 |
| The Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | $700 |
| The Hampton Meadows | A1 - Renovated | $750 |
| Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 1x1 630 | $775 |
| The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | $795 |
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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 $1,256.
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 $1,497 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 1,161 sq ft.
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