Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Forest priced from $695. Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres, IA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres area is the $0.99 price per square foot 772 BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments in the in the Douglas Acres neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres apartment is the Drift (w/ fp) Model at Riverwood starting at $1,240 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Douglas Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.41
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10
Sutton HillA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Apartment is $695 at Park Forest.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres is starting from $709 at Sutton Hill.

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