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The Pointe on Fleur
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (14 Rentals)
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments
2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Cityville
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwestern Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Hills Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $735 | $1,849 |
| Southwestern Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $685 | $2,054 |
| Southwestern Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $765 | $2,656 |
| Southwestern Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $975 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Southwestern Hills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwestern Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pointe on Fleur priced from $685. Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pointe on Fleur | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes | S1Pwv | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Weston Park Apartments | Holly | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Hills, IA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Hills area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Finn Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Southwestern Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Deer Ridge starting at $920 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwestern Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Finn Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Deer Ridge | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Park Avenue by Broadmoor | Rockefeller | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Pointe on Fleur | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Weston Park Apartments | Poppy | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
| Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes | A1_ARTISAN | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | Grand Prix 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 The Pointe on Fleur which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Southwestern Hills costs $1,675.
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 170 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 $287 which is $1,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwestern Hills.
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