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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Indianola Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Indianola Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $811 | $600 | $1,145 |
Indianola Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $687 | $1,800 |
Indianola Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $925 | $1,225 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
McKinley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
McKinley Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Elmcrest | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Sevastopol Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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