
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southridge Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Valley Acres Apartments

The Ridges

Ivy II

The Hampton Meadows

Watrous Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

Sunburst

Rosemont Place
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Southbrook Green

The Jefferson

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Somerset
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5706 South Union St

Meredith Homes

Cedar Crest Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

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The Quarters on 9th

920 Meadow Ln

Southern Park Apartments
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McKinley Apartments

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6920 SW 9th St

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Southridge Senior Lofts

Christ the King II

The Meadows

Shelly Rose Estates

Southwinds Apartments
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $824 | $740 | $975 |
| Southridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $935 | $747 | $1,300 |
| Southridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $1,050 | $1,610 |
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There are currently 37 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 McKinley Apartments priced from $699. Valley Acres Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Southridge apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Ivy II | Classic 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Sunburst | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Rosemont Place | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $819 |
| Elmcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Magnolia Park | 2 Bed /2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $847 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southridge, IA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southridge area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Southridge 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 Southridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Magnolia Park | 2 Bed /2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Rosemont Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Ivy II | Classic 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 McKinley Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Southridge costs $1,265.
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 15 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 $149 which is $1,116 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southridge.
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