3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (55 Rentals)

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property at 611 19th St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

611 19th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 1602 Army Post Rd
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1602 Army Post Rd

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 612 E Edison Ave
$1,450
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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612 E Edison Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 709 Bell Ave
$1,350
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709 Bell Ave

Des MoinesIA50315

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Summit House
3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit House

2880 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4504 Wakonda Pky
3 Bedroom Apartments

4504 Wakonda Pky

4504 Wakonda PkyDes Moines, IA 50315
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106 Davis Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

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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524 Indianola Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

524 Indianola Rd

524 Indianola RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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3313 SW 7th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

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
3 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 5Fifty5 and is listed at 2,210 square feet priced from $2,734. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
5Fifty5C32,210 Sq Ft$2,734
LINC at Gray's StationC91,690 Sq Ft$2,499
7th Street BrownstonesC11,559 Sq Ft$2,218
AP Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,407 Sq Ft$1,835
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story1,377 Sq Ft$1,275
Jackson Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,282 Sq Ft$1,684
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths1,200 Sq Ft$1,145
Lenox PropertiesKingman1,200 Sq Ft$1,250
Union at Rivers Edge3 Bed 2 Bath1,135 Sq Ft$1,522
Deer Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,092 Sq Ft$1,175

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 $825 at McKinley Apartments. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Des Moines is currently $1,775. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA$825
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths$1,145
Deer Ridge3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,175
Lenox PropertiesKingman$1,250
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story$1,275
Union at Rivers Edge3 Bed 2 Bath$1,522
Jackson Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- Accessible$1,684
AP Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,835
7th Street BrownstonesC1$2,214
5Fifty5C1$2,313

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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 $825.

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 $1,775.

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 2,210 square feet unit starting from $2,734 at 5Fifty5.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Southwest Des Moines is currently 1,129 sq ft.

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