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2800 SE 8th StDes Moines, IA 50315
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $965 (7 Rentals)
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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 | $1,104 | $625 | $1,818 |
| Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $565 | $10,000+ |
| Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $660 | $3,236 |
Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $965 | $3,320 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Union at Rivers Edge which is listed at $1,374, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $2,199.
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 52 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 $156 which is $2,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.
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