Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $511 (27 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines.

property at 2701 Ingersoll Ave
$511
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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2701 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1210 West St
$675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1210 West St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 2500 Grand Ave
$800
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 2500 Grand Ave
$875
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 830 Hartford Ave
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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830 Hartford Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 917 Maury St
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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917 Maury St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 802 SE 10th St
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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802 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 3315 SE 4th St
$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 2701 Ingersoll Ave
$1,040
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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2701 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 3310 SE 5th St
$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315
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property at 228 1st St
$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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228 1st St

West Des MoinesIA50265
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property at 400 E Locust St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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400 E Locust St

Des MoinesIA50309

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property at 31 E Broad St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 E Broad St

Des MoinesIA50315
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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed home found at 2701 Ingersoll Ave priced from $511. 3607 Ingersoll Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southwest Des Moines homes for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2701 Ingersoll Ave2701 Ingersoll Ave1BR, 1BA$511
3607 Ingersoll Ave3607 Ingersoll Ave1BR, 1BA$695
3607 Ingersoll Ave3607 Ingersoll Ave1BR, 1BA$695
3607 Ingersoll Ave3607 Ingersoll Ave1BR, 1BA$695
3607 Ingersoll Ave3607 Ingersoll Ave1BR, 1BA$745

Best Value Homes for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Southwest Des Moines area is the $1.10 price per square foot 612 E Edison Ave Model at 612 E Edison Ave in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Southwest Des Moines rental home is the 112 11th St Model at 112 11th St, Unit 205 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $1.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Des Moines homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
612 E Edison Ave612 E Edison Ave3BR, 2BA$1.10
112 11th St, Unit 205112 11th St1BR, 1BA$1.21
709 Bell Ave709 Bell Ave3BR, 1BA$1.37
802 SE 10th St802 SE 10th St2BR, 1BA$1.07
917 Maury St917 Maury St2BR, 1BA$1.07
2701 Ingersoll Ave2701 Ingersoll Ave1BR, 1BA$0.64
3315 SE 4th St3315 SE 4th St2BR, 1BA$1.30
830 Hartford Ave830 Hartford Ave2BR, 1BA$1.37
2500 Grand Ave2500 Grand AveStudio, 1BA$1.46
1210 West St1210 West St1BR, 1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Des Moines?

There are currently 366 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $5,708. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Des Moines ranging from $511 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Des Moines ranges from $511 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,227.

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