Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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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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Southview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 2 Beds unit found at Watrous Apartments priced from $680. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Indianola Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$680
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of September 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indianola Hills area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $797. The second greatest value Indianola Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.89 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 Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.80
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Park Indy RowhomesFIRST MONTH'S RENT WAIVED! Welcome to Park Indy...1BR,1BA$1.57
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.09
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.17
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40

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 Pioneer Estates which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Indianola Hills costs $1,062.

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 16 regular apartments in Indianola Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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