Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Southern Knolls (Watrous) priced from $600. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Greater South Side apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southern Knolls (Watrous)A11BR,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Affordable Model at Vine Street Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $957. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the CA-C4 Income Restricted Model at Court Ave Lofts starting at $1,080 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom - Affordable2BR,2BA$0.81
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.03
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.08
Southern Knolls (Watrous)A11BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater South Side?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $17,160. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater South Side ranging from $865 to $2,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater South Side ranges from $865 to $2,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,616.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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