Cheap Homes for Rent in South Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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property at 2000 Meadow Ct

$1,200 - $1,325

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2000 Meadow Ct

Des MoinesIA50320

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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 $650. Melbourne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $651. Here are the most affordable South Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
MelbourneB1 - 30 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$651
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Park, IA

As of March 02, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.00
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about South Park

What type of rentals are currently available in South Park?

There are currently 124 Apartments for Rent in South Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $627 to $2,300. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Park ranging from $750 to $2,350.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Park ranges from $750 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,363.

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