
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (5 Rentals)
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1117 E 41st St

Sutton Hill
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 |
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Laurel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $843 | $695 | $1,190 |
Laurel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $923 | $767 | $1,500 |
Laurel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $1,140 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 $695. Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $722 |
The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA
As of October 22, 2025 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 Deluxe 2 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $947 with a $1.11 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Peterson Place Apartments | NEW BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Aspen | Deluxe 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom-One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Riverwood | Teak | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLaurel Hill, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #72
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,140.
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 32 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 $598 which is $542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.
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