Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (155 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$825 - $1,300
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$825 - $1,300
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$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. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. 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
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Arlington HallettStudio SWStudio,1BA$725
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of July 30, 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 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 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
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.04
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Pointe on Fleur Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $2,125.

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 44 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 $136 which is $1,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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