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There are 8 studio rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 1 Oct 2026.
The average Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA studio apartment size is 500 sq. ft.
Studio apartments in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.
One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space.
Looking to find an efficiency apartment in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA? You’re not the only one. Studio apartments are one of the most searched types of rental housing in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA. They give you the advantage of living in a trendy neighborhood close to work, shopping, dining, entertainment and public transportation while keeping your rent expense at a minimum. In Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA you have no less than 25 properties to choose from, offering a total of 48 small apartments. The average rent in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA is currently $1,112, but if you want to spend as little as possible, affordable single bedroom apartments go for as low as $740 per month.
Cheap studios and efficiency apartments normally have the kitchen in the main room, which is a major discouraging factor for renters… But don’t let this scare you away: there are always some exceptions that prove the rule, and it’s worth locating them in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA too. Some newer apartment buildings have very spacious floor-plans with layouts that allow you to divide the sleeping and living space for more privacy and comfort. A few design tricks, like a well-placed mirror, a bookshelf divider and functional space-saving furniture can make all the difference. As a benchmark, keep in mind that, in this neighborhood, apartments offer about 864 Sqft of living space, on average. Be prepared that bachelor flats with a separate kitchen tend to be a bit more expensive than your average one room apartment. If you plan on cooking and eating in a lot, it may be worth spending the extra dollars per month to have your kitchen separate from your bedroom/living area. It all comes down to finding a studio apartment that fits your lifestyle and your personal preferences.
