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 $845. 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$845
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$895
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.32 price per square foot REED R 1748 Model at Lexington Park Townhome Rentals in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $2,304. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the 770 BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 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 R 17483BR,2.5BA$1.32
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.08
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.16
Sutton HillB3 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.24
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
RiverwoodPine1BR,1BA$1.60
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurel Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurel Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurel Hill Apartment is $705 at Park Forest.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laurel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laurel Hill is starting from $769 at Park Forest.

What is the most affordable Laurel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Laurel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canterbury Park and starts from $1,160.

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

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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.