Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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property at 5812 SW 12th St

5812 SW 12th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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 Melbourne priced from $545. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Outer SE Des Moines S apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$545
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722

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

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines S area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Outer SE Des Moines S apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.89 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.
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The RidgesB1 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.07
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
SomersetB22BR,1BA$1.05
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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 174 Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA with pricing that ranges from $545 to $3,263. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer SE Des Moines S ranging from $950 to $2,450.

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 $950 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.

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