1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (133 Rentals)

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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,796. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,796
Tempo East VillageKenmare (1 Bedroom RT Type 4)1,203 Sq Ft$2,695
R&T LoftsSlant1,018 Sq Ft$1,100
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityHughes-Affordable973 Sq Ft$1,543
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,250
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA948 Sq Ft$1,250
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,814
Sage Independence1C927 Sq Ft$3,700
LincA20895 Sq Ft$1,549

Cheapest Available Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Greater South Side of Des Moines, IA is the B1 Model starting from $700 at Pioneer Estates. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Greater South Side is currently $1,355. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pioneer EstatesB1$700
Court Ave LoftsCA-A1 - Income Restricted$705
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*$715
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$750
Riverpoint LoftsA1$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
SunburstOne Bedroom$790
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B$799
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Greater South Side, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Greater South Side Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Greater South Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Greater South Side with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Greater South Side is at Pioneer Estates listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Greater South Side Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Greater South Side is $1,355.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Greater South Side Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Greater South Side is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,796 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for Greater South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Greater South Side is currently 946 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.