
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (21 Rentals)


Goldbriar Chateau

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Deer Ridge

Hampton House Apartments

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Willow Bend
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Weston Park Apartments

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

Finn Apartments

3000 Grand Apartments

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

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121 12th St

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

Cityville

Bell Terrace

Iowa Stanton LLC

219 5th St, Unit 201
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Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwestern Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Hills Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $750 | $1,668 |
Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $650 | $2,157 |
| Southwestern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $795 | $2,894 |
| Southwestern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,025 | $2,810 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwestern Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwestern Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwestern Hills is under $872.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwestern Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southwestern Hills is Valley Acres Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Southwestern Hills costs $1,570.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwestern Hills?
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 59 regular apartments in Southwestern Hills 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 Southwestern Hills?
Cheap apartments in Southwestern Hills have an average cost of $232 which is $1,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Hills.
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

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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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
