Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (86 Rentals)

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Eagle View Lofts
$741 - $928
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$643 - $1,427
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$98
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$741 - $1,525
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Eagle View Lofts

708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Ridge Apartments
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$805 - $825
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$805 - $975
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$805 - $975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1

Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Finn Apartments
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$848
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$843 - $1,120
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$5
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$848 - $1,125
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Ballyard Lofts
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$991 - $1,016
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$936 - $991
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$25
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$961 - $1,016
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Ballyard Lofts

350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Clemens Building
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$995 - $1,095
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$962 - $1,662
Required Monthly Fees
$33
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$995 - $1,695
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Clemens Building

200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$1,008
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$710 - $1,314
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$25
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$735 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Riverpoint Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,039
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$1,031 - $1,151
Required Monthly Fees
$8
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$1,039 - $1,159
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Riverpoint Lofts

340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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LINC at Gray's Station
$1,145 - $1,716
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$948 - $3,155
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$51
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$999 - $3,206
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater South Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater South Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater South Side is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater South Side?

The cheapest apartment in Greater South Side is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $19,668.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater South Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 92 regular apartments in Greater South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater South Side?

Cheap apartments in Greater South Side have an average cost of $232 which is $19,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.