
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $575 (48 Rentals)


The Acacia

Arlington Hallett

The Elliott

East Village Square

The Des Moines Building

Grand Colony

Civic Center Court Apartments
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Argonne Apartments

Randolph Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

The Fleming Building

City Square Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

Reagan House
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2500 Grand Ave

High Street Lofts

Harbach Lofts

Jackson Crossing

District at 6th Apartments

Cityville on 9th

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Deco
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Rowat Lofts Apartments

Flux

Mezzo on Walnut

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Tempo East Village

Ingersoll Square

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

The Meridian
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National Biscuit Flats

Harrington Studios

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

Grand Terrace Apartments

3607 Ingersoll Ave

The Quarters on 9th

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

Bryn Mawr Apartments
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The Brady Apartments

High Street Lofts II

10th Street Lofts
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #11
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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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 $740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater South Side?
The cheapest apartment in Greater South Side is The Acacia which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Greater South Side costs $2,125.
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 44 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 $136 which is $1,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater South Side.
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