1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (37 Rentals)

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Casady Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Quarters on 9th
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Bell Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Terrace

2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321

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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Tonawanda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tonawanda Apartments

432 Tonawanda DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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2617 SW 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2617 SW 9th St

2617 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Wesley Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Central

3520 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3815 SW 9th St
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3815 SW 9th St

3815 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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304 5th St
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304 5th St

304 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265

Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwestern Hills area of Des Moines, IA is found at Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community and is listed at 1,010 square feet priced from $1,680. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,680
CityvilleArtisan- A9960 Sq Ft$1,585
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA948 Sq Ft$1,250
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,894
Willow Bend2 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$875
Riverpoint LoftsA11900 Sq Ft$1,059
LincA14825 Sq Ft$1,549
Park Avenue by BroadmoorRockefeller720 Sq Ft$1,040
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - De...Village 1BR City View700 Sq Ft$925
Weston Park ApartmentsLaurel695 Sq Ft$757

Cheapest Available Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwestern Hills of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $725 at Valley Acres Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwestern Hills is currently $1,468. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$725
Weston Park ApartmentsLaurel$757
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
Finn ApartmentsFinn - 1bed - classic$825
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$825
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom$830
Hampton House Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath$870
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesA1Uwv$885
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - De...Village 1BR City View$925
Riverpoint LoftsA1$1,019

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwestern Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwestern Hills with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwestern Hills is at Valley Acres Apartments listed at $725.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwestern Hills Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwestern Hills is $1,468.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwestern Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwestern Hills is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $1,680 at Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community.

What is the average size for Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwestern Hills is currently 722 sq ft.

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