Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Sutton Hill priced from $636. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$636
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.24 price per square foot Haven Model at Golfview Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,397. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $947 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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.
Golfview CondosHaven2BR,2BA$1.24
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
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, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #65

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Laurel Hill Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $695, while the average apartment in Laurel Hill costs $1,175.

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 35 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 $435 which is $740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.

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