Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (354 Rentals)

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Southwest Des Moines is known as a good area 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 neighborhoods provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated school districts.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with the outdoors is very important. This neighborhood has risen to be providing really good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the A-list luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this area has established a name for itself as one of the best communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Des Moines

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Des Moines?

There are currently 88 Studio Apartments in Southwest Des Moines with rent ranges from $625 to $2,116 with an average price of $1,113.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Des Moines ranges from $565 to $8,460 with an average monthly rent of $1,333.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Des Moines cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Des Moines range from $660 to $3,032. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,489.

How expensive are Southwest Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $965 to $3,253 - averaging $1,813 for the location.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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