Cheap Homes for Rent in the Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $975 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Indianola Hills area of Des Moines.

property at 830 Hartford Ave
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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830 Hartford Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3315 SE 4th St
$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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property at 2900 SE 10th St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3310 SE 5th St
$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of September 11, 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 $845 with a $0.85 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$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.86
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.05
800-828 Hartford Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.37
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Indianola Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Indianola Hills?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $1,425. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Indianola Hills ranging from $975 to $2,300.

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 $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,469.

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