Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (68 Rentals)

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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Altoona Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altoona Towers

1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Oakland Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Pointe

615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Barclay
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

2311 Ironwood Dr SWAltoona, IA 50009

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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$855 - $1,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1141 Cornerstone Ln

Pleasant HillIA50327
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
Senior Living
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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd 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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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 Canterbury Park priced from $750. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines N apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$750
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Classic 2/12BR,1BA$847
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$855
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$925
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$925
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR,1BA$937

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

As of April 29, 2026 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 Three Bedroom Model at Bridlewood Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.25 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
Bridlewood ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.21
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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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.

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 $1,350.

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 47 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 $268 which is $1,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines N.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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