Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (12 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 1 Bed unit found at Park Forest priced from $705. Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $741. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$741
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$845
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$885
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.33 price per square foot REED R 1748 Model at Lexington Park Townhome Rentals in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $2,317. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at The Cottages of Pleasant Hill starting at $1,095 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Estey Heights 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 R 17483BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.40
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.07
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.16
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.70
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.30

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Laurel Hill, Des Moines, IA

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

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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 $1,479.

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 5 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 $125 which is $1,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.

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