
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southridge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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The Ridges

The Hampton Meadows

Watrous Apartments

Magnolia Park

Evergreen Terrace

Ivy II

Rosemont Place

Elmcrest
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Lyn Crossing

Southbrook Green

The Oaks

The Jefferson

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Willow Bend

Somerset

Melbourne

Sunburst
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3435 SE 20th St

3810 SW 12th St

4925 South Union St

Carman Estates

2000 Meadow Ct

2000 Meadow Ct, Unit 405

Meadow Cove

The Vineyards

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Cedar Crest Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

920 Meadow Ln

Southern Park Apartments

McKinley Apartments

Community Homes

6920 SW 9th St
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Flats on 5th

Christ the King II

The Meadows

Shelly Rose Estates

Southwinds Apartments

Brookside Apartments

1211 Lewis Ave
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1321 Army Post Rd
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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $833 | $650 | $964 |
| Southridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $940 | $775 | $1,300 |
| Southridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $1,175 | $1,610 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southridge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Southridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southridge area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments priced from $650. McKinley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Southridge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Rosemont Place | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
| Flats on 5th | Hayes 1.1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Fort Des Moines | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $870 |
| Southbrook Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southridge, IA
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southridge area is the $1.12 price per square foot B6 - Renovated Model at Rosemont Place in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,198. The second greatest value Southridge apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont Place | B6 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Watrous Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthridge, Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southridge Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southridge?
The cheapest apartment in Southridge is Valley Acres Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Southridge costs $1,295.
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 9 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 $139 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southridge.
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