Cheap Homes for Rent in Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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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. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Indianola Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$750
McKinley ApartmentsMcKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRIC...2BR,2BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of June 12, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Bell Avenue Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the East 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
Bell Avenue Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.99
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Park Indy Rowhomes!1 BR1BR,1BA$1.57
800-828 Hartford Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.37
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.15
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
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 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Indianola Hills ranging from $975 to $1,995.

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 $1,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,579.

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