Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (100 Rentals)

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Wellington Apartments
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$1,033 - $1,745
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Brookside Condo
$1,495 - $1,565
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Brookside Condo

6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Polo Club
$1,109 - $1,883
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,089
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$2,500

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

6460 Galleria Dr, Unit 1102

6460 Galleria Dr
West Des MoinesIA50266
property at 1035 68th St

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 30

1035 68th St

West Des MoinesIA50266
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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

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.

Outdoors Rating

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.

Luxury Living Rating

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.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is one of the best communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwoods

How much are Studio apartments in Southwoods?

There are currently 11 Studio Apartments in Southwoods with rent ranges from $790 to $1,678 with an average price of $1,123.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwoods Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwoods ranges from $682 to $1,959 with an average monthly rent of $1,177.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwoods range from $720 to $2,350. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,293.

How expensive are Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 22 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwoods on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,075 to $3,200 - averaging $1,837 for the location.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.