Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwoods Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwoods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwoods area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Village priced from $789. Briarwood Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Southwoods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$789
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_6401BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwoods area is the $0.96 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,803. The second greatest value Southwoods apartment is the C6 Classic Model at Element at Valley West starting at $1,270 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwoods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$0.96
Element at Valley WestC6 Classic2BR,2BA$1.00
Brookside Condo2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.26
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway - WB 1032BR,2BA$1.26
Polo ClubCreekside2BR,2BA$1.16
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.93
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwoods

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwoods?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Southwoods, IA with pricing that ranges from $789 to $3,250. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwoods ranging from $1,150 to $2,550.

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 $1,150 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,876.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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