Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1141 Cornerstone Ln

Pleasant HillIA50327

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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

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

As of April 22, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Rock Creek Condos starting at $1,145 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza 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
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.00
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.20
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer SE Des Moines N

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer SE Des Moines N?

There are currently 112 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines N, IA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,134. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines N ranging from $1,025 to $2,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer SE Des Moines N?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer SE Des Moines N ranges from $1,025 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,819.

Expert Rental Resources

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