Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side
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Price Drop. $142 Off|STUDIO$765+1 BED$795+2 BEDS$1,040+
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Price Drop. $175 Off1 BED$899+2 BEDS$959+
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321 -
Price Drop. $230 Off|1 BED$675+2 BEDS$750+3 BEDS$950+
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 -
2 BEDS$2,300Bricktop36
1328 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,850Base Rent$1,850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,8503131 Fleur Dr Unit Park Fleur Condo - 104
3131 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,500917 Kirkwood Ave
917 Kirkwood Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,2201549 Pleasant View Dr
1549 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320 -
Looking For Cheaper Options?Explore the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Des Moines
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5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,995
Updated 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home
715 Kirkwood Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,425
3 Bedroom Duplex on South Side of Des Moines Available!
35 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
Des Moines at a Glance
Greater South Side Neighborhood
A piece of paradise in the heart of the city, Gray’s Lake Park forms the north boundary of the Greater South Side neighborhood. Gray’s Lake is the place to meet in the metro to enjoy year-round outdoor recreation. In addition to swimming, boating, and other activities, Gray’s Lake boasts a well-maintained two-mile trail looping around the lake complete with emergency phones and efficient lighting.
Water for the 100-acre lake comes from the nearby Raccoon River. The main entrance for Gray’s Lake Park opens on Fleur Drive, the west border for the neighborhood. Fleur Drive serves as the main connection between downtown Des Moines and the Des Moines International Airport. Air travelers visiting the city get a first-hand look at the Greater South Side as ground transportation merges into Fleur Drive to access major arterials like Interstate 235, Interstate 35, and Interstate 80.
Located on the east boundary on 9th Street, Lincoln High School is one of the city’s five public high schools and one of the largest in the state. The Railsplitter teams and Lincoln High School is known as the “Pride of the South Side.” Many historical treasures are part of the school’s collection, including an engraving of the National Monument in Washington DC dedicated at President Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address.
The Greater South Side neighborhood is represented by two groups — Gray’s Lake Neighborhood Association and Watrous South Neighborhood Association. Watrous Avenue divides the area.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Highland Park 596 Sq Ft $671/mo
- Oak Park 598 Sq Ft $723/mo
- Chesterfield 500 Sq Ft $733/mo
- Indianola Hills 543 Sq Ft $794/mo
- Fort Des Moines 587 Sq Ft $832/mo
- Watrous South 572 Sq Ft $839/mo
- Sheridan Gardens 670 Sq Ft $846/mo
- Southwestern Hills 649 Sq Ft $886/mo
- Carpenter 583 Sq Ft $890/mo
- Greater South Side 631 Sq Ft $890/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Des Moines $1,150/mo
- West Des Moines $1,605/mo
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