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Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA have increased by 12.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,010 to $1,131.

Average rent in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA

$1,131/mo Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA is around $1,131.

    What's the typical rent budget in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA?

    A share of 21% of apartments in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 67% of Southwoods's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 12% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Southwoods, IA

    14 /100
    Car-Dependent
    32 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 14, Bike Score®: 32

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA?

    The average rent in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA is $1,031.

    What type of rental buildings are in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA?

    In Southwoods, 34% of the residents are renting compared to 66% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Southwoods's rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

    Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA demographics

    • 4,023Total Population
    • 2,073 Female
      1,950 Male
    • 37.4Median Age

    In total, Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA has 4,023 residents, 2,073 women and 1,950 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Southwoods’s population is 37.4.

    Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA households

    • 1,029 Family
      746 Non-family
    • 505 Children
      1,269 No Children
    • 1,774Total Number of Households
    • 2.25Average People Per Household
    • $85,915Median Household Income

    There is a total of 1,774 households in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 505 have children and 1,269 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,029 family households and 746 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Southwoods is 2.25 people, on average. The median household annual income in Southwoods equals $85,915, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,251.

    Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Southwoods, West Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 22% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 34% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.