
Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $1,600 (3 Rentals)
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150 S Prairie View Dr, Unit 901
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601 34th St
Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Southwoods?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwoods 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Southwoods 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,447 | $2,295 | $2,600 |
Southwoods 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $0.91 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,708. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the B1 Model at Diamond Brooke starting at $1,324 with a $1.11 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 | $0.91 |
Diamond Brooke | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Fountains Apartments | The Buckingham | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Bella Terra | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Westbrooke Apartments | 4001 EP True Parkway #16 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Hamlet Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Colonial Village | Plymouth | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Woodland West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwoods
What type of rentals are currently available in Southwoods?
There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA with pricing that ranges from $718 to $4,016. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwoods ranging from $1,600 to $2,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwoods?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwoods ranges from $1,600 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,080.
Expert Rental Resources
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