
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $747 (65 Rentals)


The Hampton Meadows

Stockbridge Apartments

Magnolia Park

McKinley Apartments

The Oaks

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Lenox Properties

River Oaks Apartments

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes
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Elmcrest

Sunburst

The Ridges

Goldbriar Chateau

BNL Investments

Deer Ridge

Village on Grand

Willow Bend

Four Seasons Apartments

Flats on 5th
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501 E Porter Ave

1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave

Somerset

Finn Apartments

2207 Park Ave

Pleasant Court

Weston Park Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
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High Street Brickstone

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Court Ave Lofts

3612 Ingersoll Ave

Vine Street Lofts

Connolly Lofts

Riverpoint Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

Rumely Lofts
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

935 Herold Ave

Wilkins Bldg

The Edge @ Grays Landing

City Square Lofts

East Village Square

219 E Grand

The Griffin Building

920 Meadow Ln

Stidham- 6920 SW 9th St

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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 | $977 | $595 | $1,757 |
| Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $650 | $2,354 |
Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $747 | $2,894 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $895 | $4,060 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Des Moines is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines is Ivy II which is listed at $747, while the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines costs $1,522.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Des Moines?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 138 regular apartments in Southwest Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Des Moines have an average cost of $252 which is $1,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Des Moines.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
