Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Bell Terrace

2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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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. Weston Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$704
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$725
West Glen ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Hills, IA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Hills area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Willow Bend in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Southwestern Hills apartment is the B1 Classic Model at Clover Hills starting at $850 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Southwestern Hills 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.
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.94
3000 Grand Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$1.07
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.10
West Glen ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #36

Among cities in Iowa 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 Weston Park Apartments which is listed at $704, 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 51 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

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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