
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $675 (97 Rentals)


Pioneer Estates

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Watrous Apartments

The Elliott

Ingersoll Towers

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor
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Inglewood Apartments

Pleasant Court

Village on Grand

Stockbridge Apartments

The Acacia

Hamilton Apartments

Sunburst

Four Seasons Apartments

Grand Colony

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Park Ridge Apartments
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Elmcrest

Court Ave Lofts

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Ingersoll FLATS

High Street Brickstone

718 18th St

Madison Flats

Alta Casa

The Des Moines Building

The Village at Grays Lake
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Civic Center Court Apartments

East Village Square

2701 Ingersoll Ave

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

Vine Street Lofts

Reagan House

3000 Grand Apartments

Metro Lofts

R&T Lofts

Imperial Grand Prix
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The Fleming Building

641 19th St

Union at Rivers Edge

Rumely Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Flux

Riverpoint Lofts

Randolph Apartments

The Residences at River View
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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 | $986 | $640 | $1,791 |
Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $675 | $3,118 |
| Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $747 | $4,055 |
| Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $1,200 | $2,803 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #10
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Brody Middle School
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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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater South Side?
The cheapest apartment in Greater South Side is The Pointe on Fleur Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $2,105.
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 60 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 $205 which is $1,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
