
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $775 (11 Rentals)


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Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwestern Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwestern Hills Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $735 | $1,849 |
Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $775 | $2,054 |
Southwestern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $765 | $2,656 |
Southwestern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $975 | $2,575 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Getting Around the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
9 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwestern Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwestern Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwestern Hills is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwestern Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Southwestern Hills is Weston Park Apartments which is listed at $783, while the average apartment in Southwestern Hills costs $2,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwestern Hills?
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 9 regular apartments in Southwestern Hills 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 Southwestern Hills?
Cheap apartments in Southwestern Hills have an average cost of $265 which is $1,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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