Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (48 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Cityville
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$900 - $2,810Special Offer
Discounts Get up to $400 Of Each Month's Rent! *LIMITED TIME ONLY, contact the leasing office
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Cityville

550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Meridian
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$1,368 - $2,620Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive 3 months free when you apply by 2/1/26 and move in within 60 days. 12-month lease required. T&C apply.
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The Meridian

425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
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$980 - $1,300Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts! Don’t miss your chance to lock in big savings. Contact our office for more details an
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Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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3000 Grand Apartments
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$975 - $1,615Special Offer
1 Month Free Move In and Enjoy Your First Month Rent-Free For a limited time, 3000 Grand Apartments is offering an exclusive move-in special
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3000 Grand Apartments

3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
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$1,324 - $1,681Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 month free, plus the next 3 months, pay only half rent when you apply by 2/15 and move in by 3/1 with a 12-month lease or lon
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Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

400 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
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$925 - $1,049Special Offer
1 Month Free One Month Free Rent-Restrictions Apply-Call for Details***Utility Guarantee Fee and Complimentary Internet! with 13-14 Month Le
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Soll
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$989 - $2,125Special Offer
Specials Start the New Year with $500 off your rent! Receive a $500 rent credit when you sign a 13+ month lease and move-in by February 14th
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Maxwell
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$900 - $1,650Special Offer
Specials No Damage Deposit and Hassle free move Guarantee! If you apply within 24 hours of showing now Damage Deposit! We also provide movin
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Maxwell

915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
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$1,017 - $2,749Special Offer
Specials Move Now, Pay Later! Move in by February 28th and pay NO RENT until March 2026, plus receive a $500 gift card! *Restrictions apply.
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Clemens Building
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$995 - $1,695Special Offer
1 Month Free Right now, when you sign a 12+ month lease you'll receive ONE MONTH FREE! *Terms and conditions. See leasing office for details
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Clemens Building

200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Randolph Apartments
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$775 - $1,980Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by January 31st! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 1/31/2
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Randolph Apartments

202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Fleming Building
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$725 - $1,495Special Offer
1 Month Free ? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ? Sign a 13-month lease and receive 1 month FREE RENT! Don’t miss out on this limited-ti
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The Fleming Building

218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
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$995 - $1,720Special Offer
Discounts Up to $2000 move in credit *Contact Leasing Office for Details *Restrictions may apply
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Ingersoll Square Lofts

1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flux
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$874 - $1,486Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited Time Only! Move in before February 15th & get 1 Month Free!
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Flux

1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
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$904 - $1,291Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by February 28th! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 2/28/
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The Edge @ Grays Landing

406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Ridges
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$795 - $940Special Offer
Specials Right now, we're offering a limited-time new year special: TWO MONTHS FREE! Must sign a 14-month lease. *Select apartments only. Te
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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City Square Lofts
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$755 - $1,795Special Offer
Specials Warm up this winter with a new home! Enjoy TWO MONTHS FREE! These limited-time new year savings make now the perfect season to sett
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vine Street Lofts
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$782 - $1,319Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by February 28th. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Vine Street Lofts

101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Wilkins Bldg
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$995 - $1,500Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease! Free Application Fee If You Apply Within 48 Hours After Touring!
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Wilkins Bldg

713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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AP Lofts
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$895 - $1,399Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!
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AP Lofts

340 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Gateway Lofts
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$1,225 - $1,355Special Offer
2 Months Free Select one bedrooms are eligible for up to two month's free rent with a 12 to 18 month lease term AND select one bedrooms are
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Gateway Lofts

1719 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Fort Des Moines
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$850 - $1,000Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by February 28th. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Fort Des Moines

6924 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Metro Lofts
Rent Specials
$975 - $1,150Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by February 28th. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Metro Lofts

100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Weston Park Apartments
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$850 - $1,300Special Offer
Discounts Get $250 OFF your total move-in costs when you lease today. Limited-time offer—don’t miss out!
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Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Finn Apartments
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$848 - $1,125Special Offer
1 Month Free Sign a lease by 1/31 to get Cheaper Monthly Rent! Contact our office for details!
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Ballyard Lofts
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$991 - $1,016Special Offer
Specials Warm up this winter with a new home! Enjoy TWO MONTHS FREE! These limited-time new year savings make now the perfect season to sett
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Ballyard Lofts

350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Hampton Meadows
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$750 - $960Special Offer
Specials Right now, we're offering a limited-time new year special: TWO MONTHS FREE! Must sign a 14-month lease. *Select apartments only. Te
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Union at Rivers Edge
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$1,104 - $1,522Special Offer
2 Months Free Welcome the new year with a $99 Security Deposit & 2 Months Free Rent on Building B Floorplans when you apply, get approved, a
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Union at Rivers Edge

1600 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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7th Street Brownstones
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$2,199 - $2,932Special Offer
3 Months Free Make your move to 7th Street Brownstones and enjoy THREE MONTHS FREE when you sign an 18-month leasea limited-time opportunity
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7th Street Brownstones

301-331 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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McKinley Apartments
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$785 - $1,150Special Offer
Specials McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $785-$895 and TWO MONTH'S FREE!!
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McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Riverpoint Lofts
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$1,039 - $1,159Special Offer
2 Months Free New year, new special: Receive TWO MONTHS FREE when you sign a 12-month lease at Riverpoint Lofts! *Terms and conditions apply
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Riverpoint Lofts

340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Somerset
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$841 - $1,626Special Offer
Specials Limited-time offer: Reduced rents at Somerset, call the leasing office today to learn more! Move-in this month and score big saving
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Rocket Transfer Lofts
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$1,205 - $2,234Special Offer
Specials Enjoy Great Savings when you lease today! Receive 1-month free rent on select units! Contact us or schedule a tour today!
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Rocket Transfer Lofts

320 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Pleasant Court
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$725 - $1,195Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE with a one-year contract. Call today for details and to schedule a tour!!!
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Pleasant Court

708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Top Des Moines Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 01-26-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Southwest Des Moines, IA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Ballyard Lofts

Warm up this winter with a new home! Enjoy TWO MONTHS FREE! These limited-time new year savings make now the perfect season to settle in and celebrate. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-25-2026

Randolph Apartments

Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by January 31st! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 1/31/26 to qualify.Expires 01-25-2026

Jackson Crossing

ONE MONTH FREE WITH 12+ MONTH LEASE!Expires 01-25-2026

Wilkins Bldg

1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease! Free Application Fee If You Apply Within 48 Hours After Touring!Expires 01-25-2026

7th Street Brownstones

Make your move to 7th Street Brownstones and enjoy THREE MONTHS FREE when you sign an 18-month leasea limited-time opportunity to start your next chapter in style. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-25-2026

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Lease a 2-bedroom for 14 months and enjoy up to 2 months free! Dont wait - this offer wont last.Expires 01-25-2026

Soll

Start the New Year with $500 off your rent! Receive a $500 rent credit when you sign a 13+ month lease and move-in by February 14th. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-25-2026

Rocket Transfer Lofts

Enjoy Great Savings when you lease today! Receive 1-month free rent on select units! Contact us or schedule a tour today!Expires 01-25-2026

Flats on 5th

No Rent Until February!! Move in TODAY!Expires 01-25-2026

Madison Flats

1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 01-25-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Southwest Des Moines, IA

Specials updated: 01-26-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Southwest Des Moines, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Village on Grand

Call today and ask about our current move-in specials.Expires 05-31-2026

3612 Ingersoll Ave

1 month freeExpires 01-31-2026

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts! Don’t miss your chance to lock in big savings. Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of this special offer. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2026

The Fleming Building

? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ? Sign a 13-month lease and receive 1 month FREE RENT! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer — experience modern living in the heart of downtown while enjoying unbeatable savings. ?? Fleming Building ?? Call today to schedule a tour!Expires 02-28-2026

Weston Park Apartments

Get $250 OFF your total move-in costs when you lease today. Limited-time offer—don’t miss out!Expires 03-02-2026

Fort Des Moines

Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by February 28th. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 02-28-2026

Clemens Building

Right now, when you sign a 12+ month lease you'll receive ONE MONTH FREE! *Terms and conditions. See leasing office for details.Expires 10-01-2026

Finn Apartments

Sign a lease by 1/31 to get Cheaper Monthly Rent! Contact our office for details!Expires 01-31-2026

McKinley Apartments

McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $785-$895 and TWO MONTH'S FREE!!Expires 01-31-2026

Cityville

Get up to $400 Of Each Month's Rent! *LIMITED TIME ONLY, contact the leasing officeExpires 01-31-2026

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Southwest Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Southwest Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Southwest Des Moines is at The Pointe on Fleur Apartments listed at $725.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Southwest Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Southwest Des Moines is $1,265.

What is the largest Rent Specials Southwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Des Moines is a 2,114 square feet unit starting from $755 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for Southwest Des Moines Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Southwest Des Moines is currently at 611 sq ft.

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