Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (20 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 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $565. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Southwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$565
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Des Moines area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Southwest Des Moines apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hamilton Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.84 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.
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
SomersetB42BR,2BA$1.07
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.99
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.05
Southern Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.81
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Des Moines?

There are currently 343 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $3,320. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Des Moines ranging from $900 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Des Moines ranges from $900 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.

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