Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estey Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (13 Rentals)
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Prairie Woods Apartments

611 Hickory Hill Ln

Park Winds

595 N Pleasant Hill Blvd
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Golfview Condos

The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
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Estey Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Estey Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Estey Heights Studio Apartments | $905 | $885 | $925 |
Estey Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $800 | $2,541 |
Estey Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $825 | $2,706 |
Estey Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $1,025 | $3,326 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Estey Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Estey Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Estey Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside East priced from $800. Prairie Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Estey Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,018 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estey Heights, IA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Estey Heights area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Emory - Altoona in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Estey Heights apartment is the Haven & Meadow Model at Golfview Condos starting at $1,355 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estey Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Emory - Altoona | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Golfview Condos | Haven & Meadow | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Riverwood | Tidal | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Ironwood | 1x1 Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Forge65 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEstey Heights, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #55
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Estey Heights, Des Moines, IA
Four Mile Elementary
Southeast Polk High School
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Estey Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estey Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Estey Heights is Parkside East which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Estey Heights costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Estey Heights?
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 23 regular apartments in Estey Heights 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 Estey Heights?
Cheap apartments in Estey Heights have an average cost of $338 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estey Heights.
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