Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (80 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$775 - $925
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$775 - $925
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$775 - $925
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Tempo East Village
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$1,050 - $1,655
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$1,050 - $1,655
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$1,050 - $1,655
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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 Mezzo on Walnut priced from $350. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo on WalnutAria 31BR,1BA$350
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
Civic Center Court ApartmentsStudio - Apply NowStudio,1BA$700
The Des Moines BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$705
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$708
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$727
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$730
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$747
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Park area is the $1.05 price per square foot B1 Model at Eagle View Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Pioneer Park apartment is the Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes starting at $1,275 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Eagle View LoftsB12BR,1.5BA$1.05
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.78
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.89
1201 E Bell Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$0.98
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Park is Mezzo on Walnut which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Pioneer Park costs $17,609.

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 84 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 $275 which is $17,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pioneer Park.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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