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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 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
See all Apartments in West Des MoinesThe largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is found at BelleMeade Apartments and is listed at 1,480 square feet priced from $1,790. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BelleMeade Apartments | L2 (att gar) | 1,480 Sq Ft | $1,790 |
| TurtleCreek Apartments | L (att gar) | 1,436 Sq Ft | $1,619 |
| Aspire Townhomes | B2 | 1,420 Sq Ft | $1,851 |
| Delavan Townhomes | 2 bed, 2.5 bath | 1,328 Sq Ft | $1,820 |
| Sierra Pointe Apartments | Westown | 1,320 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Atlantic | 1,222 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Primrose | 1,203 Sq Ft | $1,639 |
| Brookside Condo | 2BR/2.5BA | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| Element at Valley West | C4 Premium | 1,185 Sq Ft | $1,240 |
| Reserve At Jordan Creek | Bellagio Corner Suite | 1,165 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Southwoods of Des Moines, IA is the Two Bedroom Model starting from $749 at Woodland West. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Southwoods is currently $1,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland West | Two Bedroom | $749 |
| Colonial Village | Richmond | $820 |
| Eastwood on Grand | Bradley | $840 |
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $850 |
| Washington Manor | Two Bedroom | $860 |
| Hamlet Apartments | B1 | $884 |
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | 2x2 bath 850 JS | $925 |
| Chapel Ridge | 2 Bedroom | $935 |
| Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | $944 |
| Westwood Apartments | Bloomfield II | $960 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Southwoods is at Woodland West listed at $749.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods is $1,263.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 1,480 square feet unit starting from $1,790 at BelleMeade Apartments.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Southwoods is currently 748 sq ft.
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