Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (12 Rentals)

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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 $705. 2447 E Walnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
2447 E Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$747
RiverwoodOaks1BR,1BA$828
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, IA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.07 price per square foot Three Bedroom-Two Bath Model at Canterbury Park in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,160. 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 Castalia Plaza 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.
Canterbury ParkThree Bedroom-Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.07
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$1.15
Prairie Winds2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.63
2447 E Walnut Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $795 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.

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