Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (29 Rentals)

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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 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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Weston Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Valley Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Station

313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwestern Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwestern Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Hampton House Apartments priced from $699. Valley Acres Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Weston Park ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$757
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a2BR,1BA$765
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Finn ApartmentsFinn - 1bed - classic1BR,1BA$825
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS_ARTISANStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Hills, IA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Hills area is the $1.32 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 10th Street Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southwestern Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Goldbriar Chateau starting at $850 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwestern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a2BR,1BA$0.87
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.24

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $850.

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 $725, while the average apartment in Southwestern Hills costs $2,131.

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 42 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 $184 which is $1,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Hills.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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