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Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
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    6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $780
  • A living room with a white couch and a brown coffee table.
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    7201 SE 5Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $775
    2 BEDS $865
  • A tree with yellow leaves is in front of a building.
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    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $650
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
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    695 East Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    2 BEDS $1,269
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    7500 Meadow Lands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
    2 BEDS $850
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  • 7500 Meadow Lands Dr 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    7500 Meadow Lands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
    3 BEDS $995

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  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
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    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $806+
    2 BEDS $905+
    3 BEDS $1,076+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a kitchen in the background.
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    5515 SE 14Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320
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    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS $909
    3 BEDS $1,375
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
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    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $795
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    5301/5307 SW 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $760
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    3 BEDS $870
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $850+
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  • A house with a covered porch and a car parked in front.
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    1004 Evans Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    905 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    2 BEDS $895
  • A woman is sitting on a couch in a living room.
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    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $814+
    2 BEDS $969+
    3 BEDS $1,175+
  • 707 Watrous Avenue 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    707 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
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    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $734+
    2 BEDS $796+
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a glass coffee table.
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    817-1619 E 17Th St, Norwalk, IA 50211
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    2 BEDS $825
    3 BEDS $1,030
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white stove top oven.
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    2503 Cedar Street, Norwalk, IA 50211
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    1 BED $980
    2 BEDS $1,125
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  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
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    1900 Cedar St., Norwalk, IA 50211
    1 BED $948+
    2 BEDS $1,231+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,304+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $1,005+
    2 BEDS $1,350+
  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.
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    435 Bellflower Dr, Carlisle, IA 50047
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    3 BEDS $1,547
  • A modern apartment complex with cars parked in front.
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    1600 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,104
    2 BEDS $1,320
    3 BEDS $1,522
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    555 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    2 BEDS $2,336+
    3 BEDS $1,770+
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
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    712 SE 6Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED $748
    2 BEDS $1,495
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South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have decreased by 10.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $972 to $874.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is $874.

Average rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

$874/mo South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is around $874.

    What's the typical rent budget in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    A share of 90% of apartments in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 10% of South Des Moines's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (90%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Des Moines, IA

    2 /100
    Car-Dependent
    9 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 9

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA last updated?

    Prices and availability in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The best apartments in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA are: The Hampton Meadows, The Ridges, Valley Acres Apartments, SOUTHRIDGE SR LOFTS and 7500 Meadow Lands Dr, Unit 2.

    What is the average rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The average rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is $901.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is between $775 and $865.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is between $725 and $1,269.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is between $650 and $1,269.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is between $650 and $995.

    What type of rental buildings are in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    In South Des Moines 31% of the housing is rented out compared to 69% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of South Des Moines’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

    South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA demographics

    • 13,973Total Population
    • 7,286 Female
      6,686 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 13,973 residents, 7,286 women and 6,686 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Des Moines’s population is 35.

    South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA households

    • 3,414 Family
      2,063 Non-family
    • 1,865 Children
      3,612 No Children
    • 5,477Total Number of Households
    • 1.95Average People Per Household
    • $72,873Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,477 households in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. Of these, 1,865 have children and 3,612 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,414 family households and 2,063 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Des Moines is 1.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Des Moines equals $72,873, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,170.

    South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 6% of the population in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 40% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 11% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 17% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 4% hold a Graduate Degree.

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