Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (131 Rentals)

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Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Ingersoll Park Studios priced from $625. Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Southwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The RidgesS1 - RenovatedStudio,1BA$710
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Des Moines area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3x1.75 Model at The Pointe on Fleur in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Southwest Des Moines apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $998 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe on Fleur3x1.753BR,2BA$0.88
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.93
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$1.13
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.05
SomersetB12BR,1BA$1.08
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Des Moines, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Des Moines Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Des Moines?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Des Moines is under $740.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Des Moines is Lenox Properties which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines costs $1,724.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Des Moines?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 96 regular apartments in Southwest Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Des Moines?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Des Moines have an average cost of $201 which is $1,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Des Moines.

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