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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 11 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 largest available Studio apartment unit in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is found at West Glen Town Center Apartments and is listed at 700 square feet priced from $975. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Glen Town Center Apartments | Medium Studio 700 sq ft | 700 Sq Ft | $975 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Creston | 601 Sq Ft | $1,155 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | Studio | 591 Sq Ft | $875 |
| Fairmeadows Village | Studio | 236 Sq Ft | $875 |
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Southwoods of Des Moines, IA is the Studio Model starting from $875 at Fairmeadows Village. The average price for all Studio apartments in Southwoods is currently $1,116. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmeadows Village | Studio | $875 |
| Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living | Studio | $875 |
| West Glen Town Center Apartments | Medium Studio 700 sq ft | $975 |
| Broadmoor at Jordan Creek | Monroe | $1,125 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Southwoods is at Fairmeadows Village listed at $875.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Southwoods is $1,116.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwoods is a 700 square feet unit starting from $975 at West Glen Town Center Apartments.
The average size for a Studio rental in Southwoods is currently 568 sq ft.
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