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Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Washington Manor
3901 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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West Glen Town Center Apartments
5465 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Eastwood on Grand
2120 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sun Prairie & Vista Court
5901 Vista DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fairmeadows Village
2625 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living
565 Market StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Chapel Ridge
210 S 41st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Element at Valley West
4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Carriage Park
4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Woodland West NMC
3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
1831 Fuller Rd, Unit 9
1831 Fuller Rd
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Westwood Apartments
238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Fountains Apartments
5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Woodland Place Apartments
4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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1260 S Jordan Creek PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Somerfield Village Center Apartments
4800 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Wellington Apartments
4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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ReNew Jordan Creek
210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Bella Terra
860 S 68 StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Chase Apartments
5234 Boulder DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Crown Pointe Apartments
3105 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4001 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Keystone Apartments
5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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484 S 19th St
484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Grand Avenue Apartments
2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes
3861 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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 | $1,116 | $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 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Southwoods Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodland West priced from $749. Briarwood Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Woodland West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| Colonial Village | Richmond | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Hamlet Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Eastwood on Grand | Bradley | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | 9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_640 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Washington Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $860 |
| Fairmeadows Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $1.02 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,903. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the C4 Premium Model at Element at Valley West starting at $1,240 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwoods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes | Andover | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Element at Valley West | C4 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Plaza 50 Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Colonial Village | Richmond | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Meadow Ridge | 2x2 3rd floor standard w/laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Washington Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Woodland Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Woodland West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwoods Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwoods?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwoods is at Fairmeadows Village listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwoods Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwoods Apartment is $810 at Briarwood Grand Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwoods Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwoods is starting from $749 at Woodland West.
What is the most affordable Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwoods Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood Grand Apartments and starts from $1,075.
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