Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Oak Creek Chateau
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Chateau

595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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Laurel Hill, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Laurel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurel Hill area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Forest priced from $705. Canterbury Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$750
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$835
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$875
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.43 price per square foot REED 1823 Model at Lexington Park Townhome Rentals in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the Tidal Model at Riverwood starting at $1,215 with a $1.27 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.
Lexington Park Townhome RentalsREED 18233BR,2.5BA$1.43
RiverwoodTidal2BR,2BA$1.27
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.16
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$1.12
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Laurel Hill, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #70

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,442.

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 34 regular apartments in Laurel Hill 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?

Cheap apartments in Laurel Hill have an average cost of $342 which is $2,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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