
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $769 (48 Rentals)


2825 SE 14th St

Park Forest

Magnolia Park

The Jefferson

Sutton Hill

Somerset

Rosemont Place

Watrous Apartments
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The Oaks

Goldbriar Chateau

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Park Ridge Apartments

The Ridges

Lyn Crossing

The Hampton Meadows

Evergreen Terrace

1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave

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Woodside Park Apartments
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Sunburst

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Elmcrest

Valley Acres Apartments

Willow Bend

Prairie Winds Apartments

Southbrook Green

501 E Porter Ave

927 Herold Ave
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3435 SE 20th St

Melbourne

3420 SW 8th St

Cedar Crest Apartments

Meredith Homes

920 Meadow Ln

6920 SW 9th St

Southern Park Apartments

McKinley Apartments
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1201 E Bell Avenue

Libertad Des Moines

Southridge Senior Lofts

The Meadows

The Quarters on 9th

Southwinds Apartments

Brookside Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

422 1/2 Broad St
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Flats on 5th

504 Hackley Ave

3422 SW 8th St
South Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Studio Apartments | $735 | $735 | $735 |
| South Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $833 | $650 | $1,125 |
South Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $769 | $2,300 |
| South Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $995 | $1,425 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Park?
The cheapest apartment in South Park is Park Forest which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in South Park costs $1,262.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Park?
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 39 regular apartments in South Park 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 South Park?
Cheap apartments in South Park have an average cost of $274 which is $988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Park.
Expert Rental Resources
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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