
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (52 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Southwoods area of West Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Sun Prairie & Vista Court

BelleMeade Apartments

Aspire Townhomes

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Eastwood on Grand

ReNew Jordan Creek

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Wellington Apartments

Element at Valley West

Sierra Pointe Apartments
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Colonial Village

Fountains Apartments

Westwood

Robin Hill

Strathmore Apartment Homes

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Brookside Condo

Woodland Place Apartments

Reserve At Jordan Creek

Bella Terra

Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes
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The Flats at West Glen

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Hamlet Apartments

Washington Manor

Grand Valley Townhomes

TurtleCreek Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Chapel Ridge

Ashworth Pointe Townhomes

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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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Crown Pointe Apartments

Westbrooke Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Meadow Chase Apartments

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Polo Club

Fairmeadows Village

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Meadow Ridge

Delavan Townhomes

Diamond Brooke

Dakota Apartments
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Woodland West

Carriage Park

1035 68th St

505 S Granite Way

3405 Woodland Ave

1116 39th St

640 S 50th St

807 28th St

Keystone Apartments

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes
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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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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Sierra Pointe Apartments with prices starting from $1,365 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Reserve At Jordan Creek scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,300. Here are the most Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pointe Apartments | 4/4 | Dallas County | $1,365 |
| Reserve At Jordan Creek | 3.8/4 | Dallas County | $1,300 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | 3.6/4 | Dallas County | $1,135 |
| Meadow Chase Apartments | 3.6/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,075 |
| PointeWest | 3.6/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,068 |
| Brookside Condo | 3.2/4 | Dallas County | $1,525 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | 3.2/4 | Dallas County | $1,206 |
| Woodland Place Apartments | 3.2/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,000 |
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $815 |
| Element at Valley West | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,085 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Southwoods
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Southwoods of Southwoods is the 635 1BR/1BA Model at Woodland Place Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,000. The second cheapest Southwoods Pet Friendly apartment is the The Trevi 1 Bed unit at Fountains Apartments starting at $1,049. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Place Apartments | 635 1BR/1BA | $1,000 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | $1,049 |
| Element at Valley West | C5 Premium-Renovated Apartment | $1,120 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Jefferson | $1,135 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Clover | $1,178 |
| PointeWest | A2R | $1,182 |
| Meadow Chase Apartments | Arbor (apartment) - Upgraded | $1,185 |
| Reserve At Jordan Creek | Merlot Non-Deck Suite | $1,300 |
| Sierra Pointe Apartments | Ashworth | $1,365 |
| Brookside Condo | 2BR/2.5BA | $1,525 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwoods, West Des Moines, IA
Ranked #6
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in West Des Moines, this area is one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the finest schools for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with parks and green spaces is something they look for when they rent. Southwoods is a highly-rated submarket for its many parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise pets. This residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Southwoods?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is at Woodland West listed at $672.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is $1,407.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 2,223 square feet unit starting from $1,785 at Aspire Townhomes.
What is the average size for Southwoods Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Southwoods is currently at 846 sq ft.
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