1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (38 Rentals)

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807 28th St
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807 28th St

807 28th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Vista Court
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Vista Court

5515 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is found at Sierra Pointe Apartments and is listed at 1,010 square feet priced from $1,490. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sierra Pointe ApartmentsBradford1,010 Sq Ft$1,490
BelleMeade ApartmentsC968 Sq Ft$1,375
West Glen Town Center Apartments1 Bed Loft w/Balcony 962 sq ft962 Sq Ft$1,300
Broadmoor at Jordan CreekJohnston904 Sq Ft$1,345
ReNew Jordan CreekWatermark861 Sq Ft$1,105
PointeWestA4R856 Sq Ft$1,822
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi852 Sq Ft$1,009
Colonial VillagePlymouth850 Sq Ft$835
TurtleCreek ApartmentsC832 Sq Ft$1,130
Strathmore Apartment HomesOne Bedroom740 Sq Ft$1,087

Cheapest Available Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwoods of Des Moines, IA is the A1 Classic Model starting from $799 at Element at Valley West. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwoods is currently $1,142. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic$799
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath$808
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$810
Westwood ApartmentsWW_A$820
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_640$829
Colonial VillagePlymouth$839
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom$850
Carriage Park1 Bedroom$900
Eastwood on GrandJC_A Reno$940
TurtleCreek ApartmentsB$950

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwoods Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwoods with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwoods is at Element at Valley West listed at $799.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwoods Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods is $1,142.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwoods Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $1,490 at Sierra Pointe Apartments.

What is the average size for Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwoods is currently 738 sq ft.

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