
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $729 (29 Rentals)


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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwoods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwoods Studio Apartments | $1,134 | $850 | $1,265 |
Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $729 | $1,950 |
| Southwoods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $672 | $2,834 |
| Southwoods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $1,075 | $3,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwoods, West Des Moines, IA
Ranked #6
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwoods Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwoods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwoods is under $989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwoods?
The cheapest apartment in Southwoods is Eastwood on Grand which is listed at $842, while the average apartment in Southwoods costs $1,219.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwoods?
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 19 regular apartments in Southwoods 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 Southwoods?
Cheap apartments in Southwoods have an average cost of $150 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwoods.
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