
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $675 (9 Rentals)


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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 | $974 | $675 | $1,561 |
| Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $675 | $2,217 |
| Southwestern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $750 | $2,894 |
| Southwestern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,175 | $2,499 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwestern Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southwestern Hills is Grand Colony which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Southwestern Hills costs $1,250.
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 48 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 $304 which is $946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Hills.
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