Cheap Homes for Rent in Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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. McKinley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Indianola Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of April 27, 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 3rd Floor 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $775 with a $0.78 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 Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.78
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
1201 E Bell Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.04
Park Indy Rowhomes!1 BR1BR,1BA$1.57
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Indianola Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Indianola Hills?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $1,550. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Indianola Hills ranging from $975 to $1,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Indianola Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Indianola Hills ranges from $975 to $1,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,434.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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