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

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.11 price per square foot NEW BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments in the in the Douglas Acres neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the Drift Model at Riverwood starting at $1,140 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Douglas Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
RiverwoodDrift2BR,2BA$1.33
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.12
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.16
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.45
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurel Hill Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Laurel Hill is Park Forest which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Laurel Hill costs $1,258.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laurel Hill?

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 30 regular apartments in Laurel Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.