1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (164 Rentals)

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,782. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,782
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,300
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
R&T LoftsSource989 Sq Ft$1,300
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityHughes-Affordable973 Sq Ft$1,553
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,250
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,789
Sage Independence1C927 Sq Ft$3,700
LincA23920 Sq Ft$1,659
Willow Bend2 Bedroom835 Sq Ft$890

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the Drake Model starting from $675 at Lenox Properties. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Des Moines is currently $1,320. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lenox PropertiesDrake$675
The Pointe on Fleur1x1$685
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$740
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated$765
Riverpoint LoftsA1$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
SunburstOne Bedroom$790
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll$795

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Des Moines is at Lenox Properties listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Des Moines is $1,320.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Des Moines is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,782 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for Southwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Des Moines is currently 1,024 sq ft.

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