Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Cedar Crest Apartments
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Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southview Manor
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Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes 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 Watrous Apartments priced from $600. Park Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Indianola Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indianola Hills area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Indianola Hills apartment is the 3BD/2BA Model at McKinley Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 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.
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Elmcrest2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60

Getting Around the Indianola Hills Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indianola Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianola Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Indianola Hills is Watrous Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Indianola Hills costs $975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Indianola Hills?

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 1 regular apartments in Indianola Hills 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 Indianola Hills?

Cheap apartments in Indianola Hills have an average cost of $150 which is $825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianola Hills.

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