Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (147 Rentals)

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Rowat Lofts Apartments
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$945 - $1,070
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$940 - $1,600
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$945 - $1,605
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Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Soll
$999 - $1,367
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$896 - $2,191
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$103
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$999 - $2,294
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Des Moines Building
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$774 - $805
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$769 - $1,334
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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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LINC at Gray's Station
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$999 - $1,399
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$948 - $3,133
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$51
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$999 - $3,184
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Tempo East Village
$1,050 - $1,355
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$1,050 - $2,695
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$55
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$1,105 - $2,750
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
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$727 - $857
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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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Hampton House Apartments
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$699 - $850
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$599 - $1,499
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$699 - $1,599
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Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Lenox Properties
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$595 - $650
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$595 - $1,250
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Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Plaza
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The Plaza

300 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Co-Op

4004 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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6211 SW 14th St
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6211 SW 14th St

6211 SW 14th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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3100 Grand Ave
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3100 Grand Ave

3100 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Linc Apartments
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Linc Apartments

1270 Tuttle StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 R&T Lofts and is listed at 851 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
R&T LoftsCopy851 Sq Ft$950
The MeridianMerlot706 Sq Ft$1,657
District at 6th ApartmentsMiller II689 Sq Ft$1,027
Fourth And CourtStudio674 Sq Ft$1,150
Ingersoll Square LoftsPhase I A1665 Sq Ft$995
10th Street Lofts0BR/1.0BA664 Sq Ft$945
219 E GrandStudio637 Sq Ft$1,150
LINC at Gray's StationS6630 Sq Ft$1,299
Nexus at Gray's LandingOrchid- 627 SF627 Sq Ft$1,030
Tempo East VillageMott (Studio Type 3)622 Sq Ft$1,355

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Southwest Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the Studio - Retirement Community Model starting from $600 at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+. The average price for all Studio apartments in Southwest Des Moines is currently $985. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement Community$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood A$635
Ingersoll Park StudiosStudio - Classic$647
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BA$695
Arlington HallettStudio East$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudio$699
Pleasant CourtStudio$725
City Square LoftsS1$727
The Des Moines BuildingStudio$774
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS_ARTISAN$795

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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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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ listed at $600.

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 $985.

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 851 square feet unit starting from $950 at R&T Lofts.

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 486 sq ft.

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