
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $625 (48 Rentals)


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Ingersoll Square Lofts

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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 | $1,070 | $625 | $1,763 |
Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $565 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $660 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $965 | $5,554 |
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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 Ingersoll Park Studios which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines costs $2,105.
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 78 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 $233 which is $1,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Des Moines.
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