1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (134 Rentals)

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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,455. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,455
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,250
District at 6th ApartmentsZox II1,052 Sq Ft$1,555
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,730
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
CityvilleArtisan- A9960 Sq Ft$1,585
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate947 Sq Ft$1,250
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,789
Sage Independence1C927 Sq Ft$3,700
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom800 Sq Ft$800

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 B1 Model starting from $690 at Pioneer Estates. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Greater South Side is currently $1,376. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pioneer EstatesB1$690
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*$715
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$750
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B$799
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom$800
Ingersoll Park Studios1BR_1BA$800

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Greater South Side, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Greater South Side Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Pioneer Estates listed at $690.

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 $1,376.

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 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,455 at City Square Lofts.

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 0 sq ft.

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