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The average rent in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, as of June 2026, is down 1.53% compared to last month but up 13.04% year-over-year.
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4d ago
4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,200
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$750
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4h ago
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,175
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2d ago
4400 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$980–$1,460
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$650–$695
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$958–$1,095
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Walk-In Closets
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
5d+ ago
Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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5d+ ago
Indianola Hills house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
9h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,200
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13h ago
915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,250
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2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,889
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2d ago
Grays Lake condo for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$870
$795
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Watrous South apartment for rent in Des Moines
939 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
In-unit laundry | Carpet
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
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Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$890
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5d+ ago
Fort Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$910
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Fort Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines
5501 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$2,050
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Available May 10
5d+ ago
Grays Lake apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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5d+ ago
Watrous South house for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
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Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$845
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$740
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Southwestern Hills, a neighborhood in Des Moines, IA, features apartments that average around 822 sqft across all unit types. One-bedroom units typically measure around 697 sqft, while two-bedroom apartments average around 899 sqft.
Southwestern Hills in Des Moines, IA sees about 13 two-bedroom listings available per month, making them the most common rental type. One-bedroom apartments follow with about 11 listings monthly, while three-bedroom units average about 3 listings per month.
Southwestern Hills in Des Moines is a neighborhood that aligns well with renters who prioritize social life and fitness wellness. The area's social scene benefits from its well-designed street infrastructure, a diverse age distribution among residents, frequent transit options, a strong safety record, and an abundance of shared community spaces. For those focused on fitness and wellness, many apartments here offer amenities such as onsite pools and spas, fully equipped gyms, regular health and wellness events, and even thoughtful features like soundproofing and low VOC materials. Balconies and patios are also common, providing private outdoor spaces. Overall, Southwestern Hills supports an active, community-oriented lifestyle that also nurtures personal health and well-being.
Three-bedroom apartments have the lowest availability in Southwestern Hills, with about 3 listings per month. Studio apartments are not currently available in this Des Moines neighborhood based on recent listing data.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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