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Allen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allen area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sutton Hill priced from $631. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $687. Here are the most affordable Allen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$631
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$687
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen, IA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allen area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Carman Estates in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Allen apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards starting at $1,270 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carman Estates3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
The Vineyards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
2323 E Porter Avenue #862323 E Porter Avenue #863BR,2BA$1.05
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.07
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.09
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allen, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #63

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Allen

What type of rentals are currently available in Allen?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Allen, IA with pricing that ranges from $631 to $1,600. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allen ranging from $995 to $2,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Allen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Allen ranges from $995 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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