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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. Goldbriar Chateau has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Ivy IIClassic 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$690
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

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

As of January 22, 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$0.95
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$0.92
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 182 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,908. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines S ranging from $850 to $2,875.

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 $850 to $2,875 with an average monthly rent of $1,586.

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