Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Shelly Rose Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shelly Rose Estates

3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pioneer Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pioneer Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Goldbriar Chateau priced from $650. Ivy II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$685
The Fleming Building#2 - StudioStudio,1BA$695
Civic Center Court ApartmentsStudio - Apply NowStudio,1BA$700
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$720
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$725
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Park 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 Pioneer Park 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 Pioneer Park 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
Magnolia Park2nd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.88
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.89
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
BNL Investments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
Ivy IIElevated 2 bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pioneer Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pioneer Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pioneer Park is under $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pioneer Park?

The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Park is Goldbriar Chateau which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Pioneer Park costs $6,369.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pioneer Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 86 regular apartments in Pioneer Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pioneer Park?

Cheap apartments in Pioneer Park have an average cost of $375 which is $5,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pioneer Park.

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