
Senior Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (7 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines with convenient services, and fun activities.

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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 |
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Greater South Side Studio Apartments | $1,069 | $700 | $1,777 |
Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $650 | $2,750 |
Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $681 | $4,017 |
Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $925 | $4,991 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #10
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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Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? Greater South Side is a highly-rated residential submarket for its many the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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 Senior Greater South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Senior apartment in Greater South Side?
Currently the most affordable Senior Apartment in Greater South Side is at Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community listed at $1,238.
How much is the average rent for a Senior Greater South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Senior Apartment in Greater South Side is $1,945.
What is the largest Senior Greater South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's Senior apartment with the most square footage in Greater South Side is a 1,339 square feet unit starting from $1,238 at Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community.
What is the average size for Greater South Side Senior Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Senior rental in Greater South Side is currently at 708 sq ft.
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