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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwoods Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $875 | $1,596 |
| Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $766 | $1,909 |
| Southwoods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $749 | $2,632 |
| Southwoods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,075 | $3,657 |
There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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Renting for your family? this area is known as a top residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, and great education opportunities.
For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is a must-have. Southwoods is providing good access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Southwoods has now become known as one of the finest high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
This area is one of the best communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
There are currently 10 Studio Apartments in Southwoods with rent ranges from $875 to $1,596 with an average price of $1,116.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwoods ranges from $766 to $1,909 with an average monthly rent of $1,155.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwoods range from $749 to $2,632. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,263.
There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwoods on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,075 to $3,657 - averaging $1,531 for the location.
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