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$900 - $2,810Special Offer
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Cityville
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (46 Rentals)
Apartments in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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$1,338 - $2,670Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive 3 months free when you apply by 2/1/26 and move in within 60 days. 12-month lease required. T&C apply.
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The Meridian
425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,065 - $1,300
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,051 - $1,286
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$14
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$1,065 - $1,300
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$800 - $1,125Special Offer
Discounts Look and Lease! If you tour and apply within 24 hours, you’ll get up to $300 off a new lease! Call to schedule your tour today!
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,170 - $1,615Special Offer
1 Month Free Move In and Enjoy Your First Month Rent-Free
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$995 - $2,894Special Offer
Specials $3000 MOVE IN CREDIT WITH 12+ MONTH LEASE!
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The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,324 - $1,681Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 month free, plus the next 3 months, pay only half rent when you apply by 2/15 and move in by 3/1 with a 12-month lease or lon
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Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
400 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$925 - $1,049
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$820 - $944
Required Monthly Fees
$105
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$925 - $1,049
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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$985 - $2,349
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$882 - $2,246
Required Monthly Fees
$103
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$985 - $2,349
Soll
2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$1,330 - $2,230Special Offer
Specials Lease a 2-bedroom for 14 months and enjoy up to 2 months free! Dont wait - this offer wont last.
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Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$900 - $1,650Special Offer
Specials No Damage Deposit and Hassle free move Guarantee! If you apply within 24 hours of showing now Damage Deposit! We also provide movin
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Maxwell
915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,017 - $2,749Special Offer
Specials Move Now, Pay Later! Move in by February 28th and pay NO RENT until March 2026, plus receive a $500 gift card! *Restrictions apply.
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,040 - $1,550Special Offer
Specials 1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease If Applied By 1/31!
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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$995 - $1,695
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$962 - $1,662
Required Monthly Fees
$33
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$995 - $1,695
Clemens Building
200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$775 - $1,980Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by the end of February! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$725 - $1,495Special Offer
1 Month Free ? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ?
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $1,720Special Offer
Discounts Up to $2000 move in credit
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$725 - $1,050Special Offer
Specials $1000 Rent Credit! Call for Details today!
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The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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$745 - $785Special Offer
Discounts $99 Deposit + up to $500 rent credit if you look and lease within 24 hours!
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The Jefferson
3708 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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$735 - $1,339
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$710 - $1,314
Required Monthly Fees
$25
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$735 - $1,339
The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$859 - $1,471Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited Time Only! Move in before February 15th & get 1 Month Free!
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,150 - $1,750Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$904 - $1,439Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by February 28th! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 2/28/
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$755 - $1,795
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$722 - $1,762
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$33
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$755 - $1,795
City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,000 - $1,262Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by February 28th. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $1,500Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease! Free Application Fee If You Apply Within 48 Hours After Touring!
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Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$840 - $2,041Special Offer
Specials ONE MONTH FREE WITH 12+ MONTH LEASE!
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,295 - $1,385Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 month free rent with a 12 month lease term on select one bedroom homes
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Gateway Lofts
1719 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$975 - $1,150Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by February 28th. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Metro Lofts
100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$799 - $900Special Offer
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Village on Grand
3451 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$895 - $1,399Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!
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AP Lofts
340 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$848 - $1,125
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$843 - $1,120
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$5
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$848 - $1,125
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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$961 - $1,016
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$936 - $991
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$25
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$961 - $1,016
Ballyard Lofts
350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,125 - $1,600Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 Month Free when you rent a 1 bedroom or receive 1/2 off your first month rent + a $1000 gift card when you rent a 2 b
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Park Indy Rowhomes!
3140 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,104 - $1,522Special Offer
2 Months Free Welcome the new year with a $99 Security Deposit & 2 Months Free Rent on Building B Floorplans when you apply, get approved, a
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Union at Rivers Edge
1600 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,500Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 month free
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3612 Ingersoll Ave
3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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$2,199 - $2,989
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,191 - $2,981
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$8
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$2,199 - $2,989
7th Street Brownstones
301-331 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$785 - $995Special Offer
Specials McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $785-$895 and TWO MONTH'S FREE!!
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$750 - $950Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 month free with a 13 month lease on select units. Call for details, certain restrictions apply.
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Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,039 - $1,159
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,031 - $1,151
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$8
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$1,039 - $1,159
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$895 - $1,025Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!
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Madison Flats
1720 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$805 - $975
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$805 - $975
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$805 - $975
Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,195 - $2,234Special Offer
Specials Enjoy Great Savings when you lease today! Receive 1-month free rent on select units! Contact us or schedule a tour today!
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Rocket Transfer Lofts
320 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$690 - $845Special Offer
1 Month Free LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!! NOW WAIVING ALL APPLICATION FEE-ONE MONTH FREE RENT ON ALL NEW 13 MONTH LEASES (HALF OFF 1ST MONTH'S RENT
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Pioneer Estates
1204 Hartford AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$725 - $1,195Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE with a one-year contract. Call today for details and to schedule a tour!!!
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Pleasant Court
708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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$795 - $825Special Offer
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Inglewood Apartments
2903 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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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 | $971 | $647 | $1,715 |
| Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $650 | $4,422 |
| Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $745 | $3,670 |
| Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $895 | $3,327 |
| Greater South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,668 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Top Des Moines Apartments in the Greater South Side Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 01-29-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Greater South Side, IA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Ballyard Lofts
Warm up this winter with a new home! Enjoy TWO MONTHS FREE! These limited-time new year savings make now the perfect season to settle in and celebrate. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-30-2026
Randolph Apartments
Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by the end of February! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 2/28/26 to qualify.Expires 01-30-2026
Jackson Crossing
ONE MONTH FREE WITH 12+ MONTH LEASE!Expires 01-30-2026
Wilkins Bldg
1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease! Free Application Fee If You Apply Within 48 Hours After Touring!Expires 01-30-2026
7th Street Brownstones
Make your move to 7th Street Brownstones and enjoy THREE MONTHS FREE when you sign an 18-month leasea limited-time opportunity to start your next chapter in style. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-30-2026
Nexus at Gray's Landing
Lease a 2-bedroom for 14 months and enjoy up to 2 months free! Dont wait - this offer wont last.Expires 01-30-2026
Soll
Start the New Year with $500 off your rent! Receive a $500 rent credit when you sign a 13+ month lease and move-in by February 14th. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-30-2026
Rocket Transfer Lofts
Enjoy Great Savings when you lease today! Receive 1-month free rent on select units! Contact us or schedule a tour today!Expires 01-30-2026
Madison Flats
1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 01-30-2026
Confluence on 3rd Apartments
Move Now, Pay Later! Move in by February 28th and pay NO RENT until March 2026, plus receive a $500 gift card! *Restrictions apply. Contact our leasing office for more information.Expires 01-30-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Greater South Side, IA
Specials updated: 01-29-2026Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Greater South Side, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Village on Grand
Call today and ask about our current move-in specials.Expires 05-31-2026
3612 Ingersoll Ave
1 month freeExpires 01-31-2026
The Fleming Building
? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ? Sign a 13-month lease and receive 1 month FREE RENT! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer — experience modern living in the heart of downtown while enjoying unbeatable savings. ?? Fleming Building ?? Call today to schedule a tour!Expires 02-28-2026
The Jefferson
$99 Deposit + up to $500 rent credit if you look and lease within 24 hours!Expires 02-28-2026
Clemens Building
Right now, when you sign a 12+ month lease you'll receive ONE MONTH FREE! *Terms and conditions. See leasing office for details.Expires 10-01-2026
Finn Apartments
Sign a lease by 1/31 to Qualify! Contact our office for details!Expires 02-02-2026
Park Ridge Apartments
Limited-Time Rent Special! Enjoy one month rent-free. Call today to learn more.Expires 02-28-2026
Cityville
Get up to $400 Of Each Month's Rent! *LIMITED TIME ONLY, contact the leasing officeExpires 01-31-2026
McKinley Apartments
McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $785-$895 and TWO MONTH'S FREE!!Expires 01-31-2026
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
One Month Free Rent-Restrictions Apply-Call for Details***Utility Guarantee Fee and Complimentary Internet! with 13-14 Month LeaseExpires 04-30-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Greater South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Greater South Side?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Greater South Side is at Pioneer Estates listed at $690.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Greater South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Greater South Side is $1,273.
What is the largest Rent Specials Greater South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Greater South Side is a 2,114 square feet unit starting from $755 at City Square Lofts.
What is the average size for Greater South Side Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Greater South Side is currently at 610 sq ft.
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Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.