
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (128 Rentals)


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

Rowat Lofts Apartments

3000 Grand Apartments

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

High Street Lofts

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments
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Nexus at Gray's Landing

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Fleming Building

Imperial Grand Prix
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East Village Square

The Deco

Randolph Apartments

The Elliott

The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square

City Square Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

The Griffin Building
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Jackson Crossing

AP Lofts

Argonne Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

Madison Flats

Harbach Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments

Grand Colony

Arlington Hallett

The Acacia
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The James on Grand

Reagan House

2500 Grand Ave

2243 SW 9th St

The Plaza

Co-Op

Capitol Village Lofts

Harger & Blish Building

518 35th St
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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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Largest Available Greater South Side Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA is found at The Meridian and is listed at 706 square feet priced from $1,584. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meridian | Merlot | 706 Sq Ft | $1,584 |
| Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Gypsum with Alcove | 569 Sq Ft | $1,090 |
| Ingersoll Square | Springfield | 520 Sq Ft | $1,140 |
| Soll | S1 - Do | 495 Sq Ft | $982 |
| The Edge @ Grays Landing | S3-Affordable | 488 Sq Ft | $952 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | S2 | 485 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
| Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor | S2Uwv | 475 Sq Ft | $765 |
| Maxwell | Studio | 452 Sq Ft | $999 |
| High Street Lofts | (Available Now!) West Building - Studio | 448 Sq Ft | $895 |
| High Street Lofts II | (Available Now!) West Building - Studio | 448 Sq Ft | $895 |
Cheapest Available Greater South Side Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Greater South Side of Des Moines, IA is the Studio - Classic Model starting from $647 at The Acacia. The average price for all Studio apartments in Greater South Side is currently $968. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | $647 |
| The Elliott | Studio | $710 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | $725 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio SW | $725 |
| Grand Colony | 0 Bed 1 Bath | $740 |
| Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor | S2Uwv | $765 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Studio | $800 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | Studio | 1 Bath | $845 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Polk | $859 |
| High Street Lofts | (Available Now!) West Building - Studio | $895 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Greater South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Greater South Side with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Greater South Side is at The Acacia listed at $647.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Greater South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Greater South Side is $968.
What is the largest available Studio Greater South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Greater South Side is a 706 square feet unit starting from $1,584 at The Meridian.
What is the average size for Greater South Side Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Greater South Side is currently 457 sq ft.
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