Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillsboro Estates Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $545 (10 Rentals)

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Hillsboro Estates, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsboro Estates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsboro Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $830 | $545 | $1,175 |
Hillsboro Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $639 | $1,487 |
Hillsboro Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $950 | $1,900 |
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Getting Around the Hillsboro Estates Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
5 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsboro Estates Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsboro Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsboro Estates is Melbourne which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Hillsboro Estates costs $1,153.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsboro Estates?
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 21 regular apartments in Hillsboro Estates 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 Hillsboro Estates?
Cheap apartments in Hillsboro Estates have an average cost of $391 which is $762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsboro Estates.
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