3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (57 Rentals)

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property at 611 19th St

$1,350

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$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

611 19th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 6208 SE 2nd St

$1,650

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$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6208 SE 2nd St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 237 Greenfield Pky

$1,799

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$1,799

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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237 Greenfield Pky

Des MoinesIA50320

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Summit House
3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit House

2880 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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524 Indianola Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

524 Indianola Rd

524 Indianola RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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4504 Wakonda Pky
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4504 Wakonda Pky

4504 Wakonda PkyDes Moines, IA 50315
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106 Davis Ave
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106 Davis Ave

106 Davis AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Whiteline Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteline Lofts

120 SW 5th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Southridge Estates
3 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Estates

802 E County Line RdDes Moines, IA 50320

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1617 Woodland Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1617 Woodland Ave

1617 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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3313 SW 7th St
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3313 SW 7th St

3313 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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715 Watrous Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

715 Watrous Ave

715 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Heritage Court
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Heritage Court

4711 SE 4th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Fifth
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fifth

422 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50301
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920 Meadow Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

920 Meadow Ln

920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at Southern Meadows Homes and is listed at 1,377 square feet priced from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story1,377 Sq Ft$1,275
Lenox PropertiesKingman1,200 Sq Ft$1,249
Deer Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,080 Sq Ft$1,175
River Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,150
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA954 Sq Ft$895

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the 3BD/2BA Model starting from $895 at McKinley Apartments. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Des Moines is currently $1,813. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA$895
Sunrise Valley3 Beds, 1.5 Baths$1,100
River Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,150
Deer Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,175
Lenox PropertiesKingman$1,249
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story$1,275

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Southwest Des Moines is at McKinley Apartments listed at $895.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Des Moines is $1,813.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Des Moines is a 1,377 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at Southern Meadows Homes.

What is the average size for Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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