Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (50 Rentals)

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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,129
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Polo Club
$1,243 - $1,959
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$1,450

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6255 Beechtree Dr, Unit 1105

6255 Beechtree Dr
West Des MoinesIA50266
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Brookside Condo
$1,525 - $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 Briarwood Grand Apartments priced from $810. Eastwood on Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $844. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Eastwood on GrandBradley2BR,1BA$844
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Sun Prairie & Vista CourtA31BR,1BA$880
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Hamlet ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$937
Plaza 50 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
WestwoodBloomfield Signature2BR,1BA$960
Meadow RidgeStandard no in unit laundry2BR,2BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $1.09 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $2,031. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Brookside Condo starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Sun Prairie 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 TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$1.12
Meadow RidgeStandard In Unit Laundry2BR,2BA$1.09
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway - Apply Now2BR,2BA$1.21
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.29
Eastwood on GrandBradley Signature2BR,1BA$1.14
WestwoodBloomfield Signature2BR,1BA$1.13
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA

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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 $989.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwoods?

The cheapest apartment in Southwoods is Briarwood Grand Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Southwoods costs $1,220.

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 17 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 $133 which is $1,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwoods.

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