
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (4 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Laurel Hill area of Des Moines.


Sutton Hill
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Laurel Hill, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laurel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $849 | $705 | $1,190 |
| Laurel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $769 | $1,500 |
| Laurel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $1,140 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterson Place Apartments | NEW BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Riverwood | Drift | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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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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.