Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (4 Rentals)

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Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres area is the $1.28 price per square foot Villa Model at Yellowbanks in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Carman Estates starting at $1,170 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines 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.
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$1.28
Carman Estates2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.19
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Sutton HillB3 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.14
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
RiverwoodTeak1BR,1BA$1.40
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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

Ranked #58

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres is Sutton Hill which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 23 regular apartments in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres?

Cheap apartments in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres have an average cost of $317 which is $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill Vandalia Acres.

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