1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (151 Rentals)

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts Apartments

3000 Grand Apartments

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

The Deco

High Street Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

LINC at Gray's Station
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District at 6th Apartments

Flux

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Maxwell

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Equitable Building

Randolph Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

The Des Moines Building
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The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Soll

R&T Lofts

The Elliott

Ingersoll Square Lofts

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Tempo East Village

Eagle View Lofts

219 E Grand

Vine Street Lofts
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City Square Lofts

The Griffin Building

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Residences at River View

Gateway Lofts

Metro Lofts

Village on Grand

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

Treehouse Apartments

Court Ave Lofts

Rumely Lofts

Ballyard Lofts

Watrous Apartments

Argonne Apartments

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Union at Rivers Edge
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater South Side Studio Apartments | $1,002 | $647 | $1,834 |
Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $650 | $4,171 |
| Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $765 | $3,674 |
| Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $895 | $4,100 |
| Greater South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,975 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 151 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Largest Available Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA is found at Tempo East Village and is listed at 1,203 square feet priced from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo East Village | Kenmare (1 Bedroom RT Type 4) | 1,203 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| The James on Grand | Floor Plan N | 1,003 Sq Ft | $2,332 |
| Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community | Fitzgerald | 962 Sq Ft | $1,691 |
| Sage Independence | 1D | 935 Sq Ft | $4,100 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 929 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | A22 | 910 Sq Ft | $1,629 |
| District at 6th Apartments | Halston II | 892 Sq Ft | $1,083 |
| Gateway Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 853 Sq Ft | $1,330 |
| The Meridian | Prosecco | 837 Sq Ft | $1,883 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 682 Sq Ft | $975 |
Cheapest Available Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Greater South Side of Des Moines, IA is the 1x1 670-700 Model starting from $650 at Stockbridge Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Greater South Side is currently $1,260. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | $650 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | $705 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | $725 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | $725 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| Sunburst | One Bedroom | $790 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersoll | $795 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | $799 |
| Pleasant Court | 1 Bedroom | $799 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Greater South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Greater South Side with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Greater South Side is at Stockbridge Apartments listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Greater South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Greater South Side is $1,260.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Greater South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Greater South Side is a 1,203 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at Tempo East Village.
What is the average size for Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Greater South Side is currently 940 sq ft.
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