Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (19 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 Ivy II priced from $667. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines S apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ivy IIClassic 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$667
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$705
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$719
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722

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

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines S area is the $0.88 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Outer SE Des Moines S apartment is the 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $845 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Southwest 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$0.88
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.04
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom in Des Moines2BR,1BA$1.00
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Weston Park ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.04

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 179 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA with pricing that ranges from $667 to $2,749. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines S ranging from $900 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 $900 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,592.

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