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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 $760. Canterbury Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$760
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$825
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Altoona Terrace1 Bedroom Classic +1BR,1BA$825
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$858
Adventureland Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel1BR,1BA$875
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$895

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

As of January 28, 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 3BR TH Model at Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative starting at $1,323 with a $1.32 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$1.32
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.30
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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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 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 $895.

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 $1,421.

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 101 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 $660 which is $761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines N.

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