
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southridge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $775 (45 Rentals)


The Jefferson

Rosemont Place

Watrous Apartments

The Oaks

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Goldbriar Chateau

The Ridges

Evergreen Terrace
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Lyn Crossing

The Hampton Meadows

1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave

Sunburst

Elmcrest

Valley Acres Apartments

Willow Bend

Somerset

Southbrook Green
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3435 SE 20th St

927 Herold Ave

3420 SW 8th St

Melbourne

Carman Estates

2000 Meadow Ct

2000 Meadow Ct, Unit 511

2000 Meadow Ct, Unit 411

The Vineyards
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Cedar Crest Apartments

Meredith Homes

920 Meadow Ln

6920 SW 9th St

Southern Park Apartments

McKinley Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

Southridge Senior Lofts
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The Meadows

The Quarters on 9th

Southwinds Apartments

Brookside Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Flats on 5th

504 Hackley Ave

3422 SW 8th St

2000 Meadow Ct
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Southridge, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southridge Studio Apartments | $735 | $735 | $735 |
| Southridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $802 | $650 | $940 |
Southridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $942 | $775 | $1,300 |
| Southridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $995 | $1,425 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthridge, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #54
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southridge Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southridge?
The cheapest apartment in Southridge is Magnolia Park which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Southridge costs $1,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southridge?
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 36 regular apartments in Southridge 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 Southridge?
Cheap apartments in Southridge have an average cost of $335 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southridge.
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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.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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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