Cheap Homes for Rent in Indianola Hills Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (5 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Indianola Hills area is the $0.99 price per square foot Spacious 3 bedroom unit close to downtown Model at 1201 E Bell Avenue in the in the East Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Indianola Hills apartment is the 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $795 with a $0.80 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.
1201 E Bell AvenueSpacious 3 bedroom unit close to downtown3BR,1BA$0.99
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.80
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The JeffersonFully Renovated with Balcony2BR,1BA$0.95
Elmcrest2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.16
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.59
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Indianola Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Indianola Hills?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Indianola Hills, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $1,800. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Indianola Hills ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $1,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,342.

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