Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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 Pioneer Estates priced from $699. McKinley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines S apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705

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

As of May 03, 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 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset 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
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$0.92
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
1201 E Bell Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer SE Des Moines S

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer SE Des Moines S?

There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $2,788. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines S ranging from $550 to $2,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer SE Des Moines S?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer SE Des Moines S ranges from $550 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,479.

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