Apartments for rent in the Southwoods area of West Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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| 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 |
There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
See all Apartments in West Des MoinesThe apartment community in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Meadow Chase Apartments with prices starting from $1,075 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. PointeWest scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,288. Here are the most Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Chase Apartments | 3.6/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,075 |
| PointeWest | 3.6/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $1,288 |
| Hamlet Apartments | 3.4/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $835 |
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 3.2/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $810 |
| Fountains Apartments | 3.2/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $979 |
| Woodland Place Apartments | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $985 |
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 A1 1 Bed unit at Hamlet Apartments starting at $835. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Southwoods apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $810 |
| Hamlet Apartments | A1 | $835 |
| Fountains Apartments | The Trevi | $979 |
| Bella Terra | 1 Bedroom | $1,050 |
| Meadow Chase Apartments | Arbor (apartment) - Standard | $1,075 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Monroe | $1,125 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Indigo | $1,199 |
| Reserve At Jordan Creek | Merlot Non-Deck Suite | $1,250 |
| PointeWest | A3R | $1,288 |
| Sierra Pointe Apartments | Ashworth | $1,365 |
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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.
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.
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.
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is at Woodland West listed at $749.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwoods is $1,327.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 1,900 square feet unit starting from $2,358 at The Flats at West Glen.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Southwoods is currently at 856 sq ft.
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