
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $750 (59 Rentals)


Magnolia Park

Ivy II

Watrous Apartments

Goldbriar Chateau

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Park Ridge Apartments

The Jefferson

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Village on Grand

Sunburst
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Finn Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

Elmcrest

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713 20th St, Unit 1919-2

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

814 Hartford Ave

Pleasant Court

Hamilton Apartments

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Court Ave Lofts
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Imperial Grand Prix

High Street Brickstone

3810 SW 12th St

1987 SW 1st St

4925 South Union St

2900 SE 10th St

Madison Flats

Vine Street Lofts

Stockbridge Apartments
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3310 SE 5th St

3000 Grand Apartments

Rumely Lofts

The Des Moines Building

116 Park Ave

Wilkins Bldg

The Griffin Building

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Union at Rivers Edge
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Jackson Crossing

4613-4615 SE 3rd Ct

1233 Park Ave

Cedar Crest Apartments

Allterra Property Solutions

1201 E Bell Avenue

The Winona

Grand Terrace Apartments

Casady Apartments

The Quarters on 9th
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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 | $1,001 | $640 | $1,791 |
| Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $675 | $2,878 |
Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $750 | $4,055 |
| Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $950 | $2,749 |
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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 $765.
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 $750, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $1,668.
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 49 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 $195 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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