Cheap Homes for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $511 (25 Rentals)

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property at 2500 Grand Ave

$875

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 802 SE 10th St

$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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802 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 917 Maury St

$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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917 Maury St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 3315 SE 4th St

$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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property at 3310 SE 5th St

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 112 11th St

$1,199

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$1,199

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$1,199

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 11th St, Unit #206

112 11th St
Des MoinesIA50309
property at 400 E Locust St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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400 E Locust St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 2621 SE 14th St

$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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2621 SE 14th St

Des MoinesIA50320

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property at 1233 Park Ave

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1233 Park Ave

Des MoinesIA50315

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 The Acacia priced from $647. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Greater South Side apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Month Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
Arlington HallettStudio EastStudio,1BA$695
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix StudioStudio,1BA$701

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 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.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.86
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.04
713 20th St, Unit 1915-3713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.03
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Month Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 290 Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $5,937. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater South Side ranging from $511 to $4,200.

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 $511 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,318.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.