
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (136 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

Rowat Lofts Apartments

3000 Grand Apartments

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

High Street Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

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Tempo East Village
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District at 6th Apartments

Flux

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Maxwell

R&T Lofts

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Edge @ Grays Landing
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The Equitable Building

The Fleming Building

Imperial Grand Prix

The Deco

Randolph Apartments

The Elliott

The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square

Metro Lofts

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
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219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

Vine Street Lofts

Park Indy Rowhomes!

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

5Fifty5

Ballyard Lofts
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Village on Grand

Argonne Apartments

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

Treehouse Apartments

Watrous Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments
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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 | $968 | $575 | $1,791 |
| Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $675 | $4,638 |
| Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $747 | $4,055 |
| Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,050 | $2,749 |
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There are currently 136 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly Greater South Side Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Residences at River View with prices starting from $1,111 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Confluence on 3rd Apartments scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,204. Here are the most Pet Friendly Greater South Side apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at River View | 4/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $1,111 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | 4/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,204 |
| Tempo East Village | 4/4 | East Village | $1,155 |
| Ingersoll Square | 3.8/4 | Sherman Hill | $1,023 |
| Jackson Crossing | 3.8/4 | McKinley School Columbus Park | $927 |
| R&T Lofts | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $925 |
| The Meridian | 3.8/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $1,288 |
| Arlington Hallett | 3.6/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $695 |
| The Deco | 3.6/4 | Downtown Des Moines | $995 |
| Treehouse Apartments | 3.4/4 | Haines Park Owls Head Estates | $800 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Greater South Side
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Greater South Side of Greater South Side is the Studio Model at The Elliott, which is a Studio unit starting from $710. The second cheapest Greater South Side Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio SW Studio unit at Arlington Hallett starting at $725. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Greater South Side apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Elliott | Studio | $710 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio SW | $725 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Studio | $800 |
| The Deco | The Gatsby | $995 |
| Ingersoll Square | Springfield | $1,140 |
| Cityville on 9th | Alton | $1,140 |
| R&T Lofts | Layout | $1,150 |
| Confluence on 3rd Apartments | Agate | $1,204 |
| The Meridian | Noir | $1,288 |
| Tempo East Village | Canal (2 Bedroom RT Type 3) | $4,055 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #12
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Brody Middle School
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Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have young children when you rent. Greater South Side is a favorite area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and more.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is something they look for when they rent. This neighborhood is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area of Des Moines ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Greater South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Greater South Side?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Greater South Side is at The Pointe on Fleur Apartments listed at $675.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Greater South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Greater South Side is $1,309.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Greater South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Greater South Side is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,153 at The Equitable Building.
What is the average size for Greater South Side Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Greater South Side is currently at 589 sq ft.
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