Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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Eastview Manor
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Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Creek Chateau
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Chateau

595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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3274 E Euclid Ave
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3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3 Bedroom Apartments

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3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Outer SE Des Moines N, Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer SE Des Moines N Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer SE Des Moines N area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) priced from $747. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines N apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$747
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$833
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$855
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style- StudioStudio,1BA$887
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines N, IA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines N area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Outer SE Des Moines N apartment is the 3BR TH Model at Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative starting at $1,351 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer SE Des Moines N apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative3BR TH3BR,1BA$1.35
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Bridlewood Apartments1x1 700 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.37
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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Outer Se Des Moines N, Altoona, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Northeast Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood in Altoona, IA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Cheap Outer SE Des Moines N Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N?

The cheapest apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N is Parkside East which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N costs $1,885.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer SE Des Moines N?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Outer SE Des Moines N that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N?

Cheap apartments in Outer SE Des Moines N have an average cost of $331 which is $1,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines N.

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