Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines N Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Outer SE Des Moines N area of Altoona.

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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 Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) priced from $747. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines N apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$747
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

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

As of May 03, 2025 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 $1,351 with a $1.35 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$1.35
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Bridlewood Apartments1x1 700 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.37
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

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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 110 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines N, IA with pricing that ranges from $753 to $3,778. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines N ranging from $1,025 to $3,000.

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 $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,687.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer SE Des Moines N?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer SE Des Moines N range from $975 to $3,778, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,445 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,885.

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