Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (125 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines.

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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 Ingersoll Park Studios priced from $625. Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS1PwvStudio,1BA$735
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Treehouse ApartmentsMarket RateStudio,1BA$750
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $1.15 price per square foot Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the Witmer Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $1,124 with a $1.07 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.
Rocket Transfer LoftsVega2BR,2BA$1.15
Ingersoll TowersWitmer2BR,2BA$1.07
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.99
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom in Des Moines2BR,1BA$0.97
Four Seasons ApartmentsRemodeled 2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.05
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.04
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

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 The Pointe on Fleur which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $1,724.

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 64 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 $167 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.

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