Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (99 Rentals)

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811 Burr Oaks Dr

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 #3

Among neighborhoods in West Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 8 Studio Apartments in Southwoods with rent ranges from $875 to $1,235 with an average price of $1,067.

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 $806 to $1,610 with an average monthly rent of $1,194.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwoods range from $786 to $2,814. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,376.

How expensive are Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 20 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwoods on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,075 to $3,923 - averaging $1,762 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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