
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (151 Rentals)


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

Rowat Lofts Apartments

3000 Grand Apartments

High Street Lofts

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments
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Nexus at Gray's Landing

R&T Lofts

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Fleming Building

Imperial Grand Prix

East Village Square

Flux
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Randolph Apartments

The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square

The Elliott

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing

AP Lofts
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The Deco

Argonne Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

Madison Flats

Harbach Lofts

Hampton House Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

Grand Colony

Arlington Hallett

The Acacia
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Lenox Properties

The James on Grand

Reagan House

2500 Grand Ave

2243 SW 9th St

The Plaza

Co-Op

Capitol Village Lofts

Harger & Blish Building
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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 | $944 | $575 | $1,791 |
| Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $675 | $5,356 |
| Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $747 | $4,055 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $950 | $2,749 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 151 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Largest Available Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at The Meridian and is listed at 706 square feet priced from $1,615. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meridian | Merlot | 706 Sq Ft | $1,615 |
| 219 E Grand | Studio | 637 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | Studio | 1 Bath | 580 Sq Ft | $845 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Gypsum with Alcove | 568 Sq Ft | $1,070 |
| Ingersoll Square | Springfield | 520 Sq Ft | $1,140 |
| Soll | S1 - Do | 495 Sq Ft | $982 |
| The Edge @ Grays Landing | S3-Affordable | 488 Sq Ft | $952 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | S2 | 485 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | 485 Sq Ft | $850 |
| Maxwell | Studio | 452 Sq Ft | $999 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Southwest Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the Studio - Classic Model starting from $647 at The Acacia. The average price for all Studio apartments in Southwest Des Moines is currently $944. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | $647 |
| The Elliott | Studio | $710 |
| East Village Square | Sayers - Affordable | $725 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | $725 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio SW | $725 |
| Grand Colony | 0 Bed 1 Bath | $740 |
| Hampton House Apartments | Studio | $750 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Studio | $800 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | Studio | 1 Bath | $845 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $850 |
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This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa 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 our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Southwest Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Southwest Des Moines is at The Acacia listed at $647.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Southwest Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Southwest Des Moines is $944.
What is the largest available Studio Southwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Des Moines is a 706 square feet unit starting from $1,615 at The Meridian.
What is the average size for Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Southwest Des Moines is currently 600 sq ft.
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