Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (94 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$825 - $1,200
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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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. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. 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
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$747
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$750
Wakonda Village Apartments and ManorS1PwvStudio,1BA$765
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$775
McKinley ApartmentsMcKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRIC...2BR,2BA$785

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

As of June 18, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1201 E Bell Avenue starting at $1,100 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the East 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
1201 E Bell Avenue3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.99
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 $785.

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 $1,400.

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 53 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 $292 which is $1,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines S.

Expert Rental Resources

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