Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1210 West St

$675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1210 West St

Des MoinesIA50315

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property at 2500 Grand Ave

$875

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 2905 High St

$850 - $900

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

2905 High St

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 917 Maury St

$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

917 Maury St

Des MoinesIA50309

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property at 802 SE 10th St

$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

802 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 3315 SE 4th St

$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 3310 SE 5th St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 417 44th St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Now

417 44th St

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 228 1st St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

228 1st St

West Des MoinesIA50265

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Acacia priced from $647. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Southwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
Lenox PropertiesDrake B1BR,1BA$695
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Arlington HallettStudio SWStudio,1BA$725
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Des Moines area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Southwest Des Moines apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Willow Bend2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 361 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $4,638. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Des Moines ranging from $675 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 $675 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,787.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.