Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hilltop l
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop l

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 Studio unit found at Altoona Towers priced from $728. Prairie Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines N apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$728
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Altoona TerraceStudio Partial UpgradeStudio,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$841
Bridlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Open Style2BR,1BA$845
Adventureland Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel1BR,1BA$875
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$875

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

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines N area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Rock Creek Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Outer SE Des Moines N apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 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.
Rock Creek Condos3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Rising Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.18
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.05
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Outer Se Des Moines N, Altoona, IA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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®

31 / 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 a cheap apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer SE Des Moines N is under $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N is Prairie Woods Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Outer SE Des Moines N costs $1,345.

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 96 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 $581 which is $764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines N.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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