Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,139
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,055 - $2,212
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
$1,285 - $1,860
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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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Keystone Apartments
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Keystone Apartments

5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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484 S 19th St
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484 S 19th St

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwoods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Robin Hill priced from $758. Colonial Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $782. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$758
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1BA$782
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Bella TerraStudioStudio,1BA$850
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Independent Living Rental CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$875
Sun Prairie & Vista CourtA31BR,1BA$877
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$890
Hamlet ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $1.12 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $2,103. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the Chesapeake Model at Colonial Village starting at $1,081 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwoods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesBerkeley3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Colonial VillageChesapeake3BR,2BA$0.77
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Fountains ApartmentsThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.12
Meadow RidgeRemodeled no laundry2BR,2BA$1.06
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Hamlet ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.07
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa, 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwoods?

The cheapest apartment in Southwoods is Robin Hill which is listed at $758, while the average apartment in Southwoods costs $1,325.

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 16 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 $112 which is $1,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwoods.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.