The Jefferson
3708 SE 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50320
$785
2 Beds
South Park
Des Moines, IA
South Park - Des Moines, IA Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Cozy suburban comfort minutes from downtown
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South Park is a low-key residential neighborhood on the south side of Des Moines. While much of this neighborhood is defined by single-family homes, the area also features an impressive selection of apartments and townhomes, with great options to fit any taste, lifestyle, or budget. Residents enjoy close access to several popular retail destinations along 14th street, including Southridge Mall and Southgate Shopping Center. Weeks Middle School is located on Park Avenue, giving many local students the option of getting to class on foot. Des Moines International Airport is just a couple of minutes to the west and Downtown is only a short drive up 14th Street, putting the capital city’s best attractions and resources easily within reach.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in South Park is $739 for one bedroom, $823 for two bedrooms, and $1,102 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Park has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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645 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$739/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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826 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$823/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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940 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,102/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Park - Des Moines, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
62
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
31
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
41
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Reviews of South Park - Des Moines, IA
Niche Reviews
4 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
lots of businesses, very busy area.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ewing Park
- Fort Des Moines Park
- Easter Lake Park
- Pioneer Park of Des Moines
- Blank Park Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.