Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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920 Meadow Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

920 Meadow Ln

920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315

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Outer SE Des Moines S, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer SE Des Moines S Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer SE Des Moines S area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments priced from $650. Melbourne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $682. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines S apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
MelbourneB7 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$682
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Bedroom Available-$1000 Rent Credit-Call fo...1BR,1BA$725
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$725
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$734
The JeffersonJefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines S area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Outer SE Des Moines S apartment is the 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 Model at 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 starting at $1,175 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer SE Des Moines S apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
2323 E Porter Avenue #862323 E Porter Avenue #863BR,2BA$0.97
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2nd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.80
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.94
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$0.92
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer SE Des Moines S Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer SE Des Moines S is under $745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S?

The cheapest apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S is Valley Acres Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S costs $1,324.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer SE Des Moines S?

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 111 regular apartments in Outer SE Des Moines S 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 Outer SE Des Moines S?

Cheap apartments in Outer SE Des Moines S have an average cost of $371 which is $953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines S.

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