Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (15 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 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

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

As of June 17, 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

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 178 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,803. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines S ranging from $550 to $2,995.

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 $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,560.

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