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Valley Acres Apartments
1050 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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River Oaks Apartments
6010 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Hampton House Apartments
4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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Sunburst
5015 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Deer Ridge
6000 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Willow Bend
6800-6616 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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$814 - $1,014
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Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Goldbriar Chateau
5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Cityville
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$948 - $3,201
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LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Bell Terrace
2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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Iowa Stanton LLC
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Nelson LLC
1114-1124 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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West Glen Apartments
708 13th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Clover Hills
708 13th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwestern Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Southwestern Hills Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $750 | $1,747 |
| Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $650 | $3,498 |
| Southwestern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $795 | $2,894 |
| Southwestern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,025 | $2,329 |
| Southwestern Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available Southwestern Hills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwestern Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments priced from $650. River Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Hampton House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Sunburst | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Hills, IA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Hills area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Southwestern Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Goldbriar Chateau starting at $850 with a $1.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3000 Grand Apartments | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 10th Street Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.22 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines | Village 1BR City View | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Weston Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Deer Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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 $650, while the average apartment in Southwestern Hills costs $2,499.
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 64 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 $231 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Hills.
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