Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (14 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 Studio unit found at Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 priced from $675. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $676. Here are the most affordable Greater South Side apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$676
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hamilton Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.84 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.
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
The Pointe on FleurOne Month FREE Rent - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.87
The JeffersonFully Renovated with Balcony2BR,1BA$0.95
BNL Investments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Ivy II (Kenwood II)Grand Renovated1BR,1BA$1.11
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.09
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.04

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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 288 Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,991. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater South Side ranging from $825 to $2,450.

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 $825 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,446.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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