Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (118 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$775 - $915
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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$900 - $1,650Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

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915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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. Stockbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$700
Civic Center Court ApartmentsStudio - Apply NowStudio,1BA$700
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$725
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes starting at $1,275 with a $0.93 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.
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Ingersoll TowersDrake3BR,2BA$0.84
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$1.01
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.89
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$0.97
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

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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 $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 $12,975.

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 94 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 $209 which is $12,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.

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