Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (57 Rentals)

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Altoona Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altoona Towers

1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 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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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$905 - $1,200
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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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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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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 Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

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 1 Bed unit found at Park Winds priced from $795. Grand Homes (55+ Community) 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
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$845
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$905
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$965
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR,1BA$974
Hilltop Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$975

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

As of July 31, 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/2BA Model at Centennial Place Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.21 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
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
Hilltop Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.21
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$1.07

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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 Park Winds which is listed at $795, 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 26 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 $224 which is $1,197 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

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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