
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (54 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Southwoods area of West Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments

The Flats at West Glen

Aspire Townhomes

ReNew Jordan Creek

Wellington Apartments

Sierra Pointe Apartments

Robin Hill

Fountains Apartments
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BelleMeade Apartments

Eastwood on Grand

Element at Valley West

Colonial Village

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Reserve At Jordan Creek

Bella Terra

Brookside Condo

Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes
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PointeWest

Washington Manor

TurtleCreek Apartments

Ashworth Pointe Townhomes

Crown Pointe Apartments
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Hamlet Apartments

Westbrooke Apartments

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Woodland Place Apartments

Polo Club Apartments

Meadow Chase Apartments

Grand Valley Townhomes

Meadow Ridge

Delavan Townhomes

Woodland West NMC

Diamond Brooke

Carriage Park

Dakota Apartments

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Woodland West

2400 Vine St

504 21st St

6460 Galleria Dr, Unit 1102

1215 S 52nd St

601 34th St

499 S Bluestone Way

Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community
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 |
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Southwoods Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $875 | $1,235 |
Southwoods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $805 | $1,605 |
Southwoods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $788 | $2,813 |
Southwoods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,075 | $3,725 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 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 Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments with prices starting from $875 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. PointeWest scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,113. Here are the most Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $875 |
PointeWest | 3.6/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,113 |
Briarwood Grand Apartments | 3.2/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $810 |
Meadow Chase Apartments | 3.2/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,024 |
Woodland Place Apartments | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $950 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Southwoods
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Southwoods of Southwoods is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Briarwood Grand Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $810. The second cheapest Southwoods Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living starting at $875. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Briarwood Grand Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $810 |
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | Studio | $875 |
Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments | A | $880 |
Chapel Ridge | 2 Bedroom | $960 |
West Glen Town Center Apartments | Medium Studio 700 sq ft | $1,000 |
PointeWest | A3 | $1,113 |
Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Dayton | $1,155 |
ReNew Jordan Creek | Watermark | $1,170 |
BelleMeade Apartments | B | $1,285 |
Sierra Pointe Apartments | Ashworth | $1,325 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwoods, West Des Moines, IA
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in West Des Moines, IA 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 $788.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is $1,230.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Southwoods Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 1,870 square feet unit starting from $1,727 at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro 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 797 sq ft.
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