
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $747 (85 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


Jackson Crossing

High Street Lofts

3302 SE 5th St

5601-5603 SW 7th St

Court Ave Lofts

920 Meadow Ln

3119 Grand Ave
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McKinley Apartments

Allterra Property Solutions

6920 SW 9th St

Southern Park Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

Casady Apartments

Grand Terrace Apartments

The 4220 Grand Apartments
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The Quarters on 9th

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Brookside Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

Winona

Flats on Pleasant

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Stanton Apartments
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4922 SW 14th St

800-828 Hartford Ave

Pleasant Street Apartments

3424 SW 42nd St

1321 Army Post Rd

7106 SW 16th St

3612 Ingersoll Ave

Cambridge Court
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Keystone on 8th

228 1st St

Valley Station
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 | $933 | $525 | $1,606 |
| Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $675 | $5,860 |
Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $747 | $3,705 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,131 | $2,749 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 $740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines is 3119 Grand Ave which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines costs $1,157.
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 91 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 $229 which is $928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Des Moines.
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