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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $555 (47 Rentals)
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$675 - $7951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valley Acres Apartments
1050 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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$705 - $8901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park Forest
2101 E Virginia AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Watrous Apartments
1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Ridges
7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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$747 - $8472 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7
Ivy II
530 E Kenyon AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$750 - $9601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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$751 - $1,2881 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sutton Hill
2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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$813 - $1,4001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Melbourne
5515 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Rosemont Place
2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$8401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Willow Bend
6800-6616 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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$8472 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7
Magnolia Park
4711 South Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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$850 - $8651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Goldbriar Chateau
5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Jefferson
3708 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Elmcrest
433 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Oaks
6209 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes
424 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Sunburst
5015 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Woodside Park Apartments
3301 SE 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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$945 - $1,4671 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Somerset
6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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$960 - $1,1751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31
Southbrook Green
1516 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
3315 SE 4th St
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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South View Apartments
4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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920 Meadow Ln
920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Southview Manor
2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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6920 SW 9th St
6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Christ the King II
5602 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southwinds Apartments
1264 Cummins RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Brookside Apartments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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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 | $575 | $575 | $575 |
| South Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $873 | $675 | $1,203 |
| South Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $747 | $2,300 |
| South Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $1,175 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available South Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments priced from $675. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable South Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $712 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $751 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Melbourne | B2 - 60 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $813 |
| Rosemont Place | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
| McKinley Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $825 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Park, IA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Park 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 South Park apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Rosemont Place | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| McKinley Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| The Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 Valley Acres Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in South Park costs $910.
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 12 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 $357 which is $553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Park.
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