Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (137 Rentals)

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Lenox Properties
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$595 - $1,250
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$595 - $1,250
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hampton House Apartments
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$699 - $1,599
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$599 - $1,499
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$100
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$699 - $1,599
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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City Square Lofts
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$727 - $2,666
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$694 - $2,633
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$33
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$727 - $2,666
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Ridges
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$740 - $925
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$675 - $860
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$65
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$740 - $925
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Des Moines Building
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$774 - $1,339
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$769 - $1,334
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$5
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$774 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Somerset
$807 - $1,561
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$719 - $1,473
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$88
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$807 - $1,561
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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$850
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Weston Park Apartments
$850 - $1,050
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$814 - $1,014
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Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Southwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
Ingersoll Park StudiosStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Arlington HallettStudio EastStudio,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Des Moines area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Southwest Des Moines apartment is the Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes starting at $1,275 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Ingersoll TowersDrake3BR,2BA$0.82
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park Apartments2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.89
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$0.96
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines costs $11,050.

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 140 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 $181 which is $10,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Des Moines.

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