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420 South Gustin, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
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Van Binsbergen & Associates

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Property Overview

Southern Hills Apartments earns strong marks for overall quality, value, location, amenities, and trustworthiness, with a 9.2 Zumper Expert Rating and especially standout location and quality scores. It offers 2-bedroom apartments, has 13 photos, and is near top-rated middle, elementary, and high schools.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
Southern Hills Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2-bedroom2 bed1 bath694 sqft$1,288 /mo

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Amenities for Southern Hills Apartments

Building

Onsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Southern Hills Apartments

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*1st Month Rent Free with 12 Month Signed Lease and only $500 Deposit paid in full.* Located near retail and dining options, and only a few blocks from Grade Lake, Southern Hills Apartments offer 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments that are open to people of all ages. Rent is based on 30% gross monthly income and ranges from $0-1288/month. It includes water, sewer, garbage, lawncare, and snow removal. Rental Assistance is available for all qualified applicants. Southern Hills is a USDA Rural Development subsidized property that is also Tax Credit, so income limits and student guidelines apply for residence qualification. For more information, please contact Shelly at 785-350-2289 ext. 314, TTY 711. "This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider".


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
Southern Hills Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Southern Hills Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Southern Hills Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Southern Hills Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Southern Hills Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Southern Hills Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Southern Hills Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Southern Hills Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Southern Hills Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 14 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 1 theater, music venue, or sports arena nearby
  • 42 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Southern Hills Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
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There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Osceola

2-bedroom apartments at Southern Hills Apartments cost about 39% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Osceola.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Osceola
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Osceola
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$988
January 2026$925
February 2026$925
March 2026$952
April 2026$977
May 2026$925
August 2026$925
September 2026$925

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$51,520/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $51,520 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,288.
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Schools near Southern Hills Apartments

Clarke Community Elementary School

231 s kossuth st

osceola, IA, 50213

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Getting around Osceola near 420 South Gustin

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 420 South Gustin, Osceola

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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