Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$865 - $1,200
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,000

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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315
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South View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Cheapest Available Indianola Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Indianola Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Estates priced from $699. 1201 E Bell Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Indianola Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$728
McKinley ApartmentsMcKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRIC...2BR,2BA$785
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indianola Hills area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Indianola Hills apartment is the 2 Bed /2 Bath Model at Magnolia Park starting at $810 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indianola Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.81
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
The JeffersonFurnished Apartment- previous model unit2BR,1BA$1.18
800-828 Hartford Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.37
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indianola Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Indianola Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Indianola Hills Apartment is $699 at Pioneer Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Indianola Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Indianola Hills is starting from $785 at McKinley Apartments.

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