
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (39 Rentals)
Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

The Deco

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Maxwell
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Equitable Building

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Fleming Building

East Village Square

Finn Apartments

Village on Grand
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Carbon 550

Argonne Apartments

Riverpoint Lofts

Hampton House Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

Arlington Hallett

Elmcrest

Four Seasons Apartments

Reagan House
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Pleasant Court

Southern Meadows Homes

e5w Building

The Quarters on 9th

Grand Manor Apartments

920 Meadow Ln

4024 Grand Ave

Valley Station

National Biscuit Flats
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10th Street Lofts

689 18th St

Hawthorn Hill Apartments
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 | $937 | $525 | $1,591 |
| Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $675 | $5,708 |
| Southwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $747 | $3,705 |
| Southwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,155 | $2,739 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Des Moines
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Des Moines?
There are currently 152 Studio Apartments in Southwest Des Moines with rent ranges from $647 to $1,591 with an average price of $1,309.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Des Moines ranges from $675 to $5,708 with an average monthly rent of $1,186.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Des Moines cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Des Moines range from $747 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,340.
How expensive are Southwest Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,155 to $2,739 - averaging $1,775 for the location.
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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