
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (39 Rentals)
Apartments in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

The Deco

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Tempo East Village

District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Maxwell
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Equitable Building

The Fleming Building

East Village Square

Park Indy Rowhomes!

Finn Apartments

Village on Grand
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Argonne Apartments

Carbon 550

Civic Center Court Apartments

Riverpoint Lofts

Four Seasons Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

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Park Ridge Apartments

Elmcrest

Arlington Hallett
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Pioneer Estates

Reagan House

Pleasant Court

Southern Meadows Homes

e5w Building

National Biscuit Flats

10th Street Lofts

The Quarters on 9th

Hawthorn Hill Apartments
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689 18th St

Grand Manor Apartments

4024 Grand Ave
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 | $950 | $575 | $1,720 |
| Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $675 | $5,937 |
| Greater South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $747 | $3,705 |
| Greater South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,250 | $2,749 |
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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.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Brody Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater South Side
How much are Studio apartments in Greater South Side?
There are currently 126 Studio Apartments in Greater South Side with rent ranges from $647 to $1,720 with an average price of $1,404.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Greater South Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Greater South Side ranges from $675 to $5,937 with an average monthly rent of $1,245.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater South Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Greater South Side range from $747 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,443.
How expensive are Greater South Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 36 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Greater South Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,250 to $2,749 - averaging $1,981 for the location.
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Written by: Joseph Isenberg
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