Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $525 (154 Rentals)

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$511
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2701 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 3607 Ingersoll Ave
$745
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
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property at 2500 Grand Ave
$800
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
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3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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property at 2500 Grand Ave
$875
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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Acacia priced from $647. Arlington Hallett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Greater South Side apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Arlington HallettStudio EastStudio,1BA$695
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
East Village SquareSayers - AffordableStudio,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$725
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the 2 Bed /2 Bath Model at Magnolia Park starting at $845 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.86
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment-One Month Free rent Call fo...2BR,1BA$0.85
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
713 20th St, Unit 1915-3713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.01
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Greater South Side, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $740.

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

The cheapest apartment in Greater South Side is Pioneer Estates which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $1,225.

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 $105 which is $1,120 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

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