Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (46 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
3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes 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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Kenwood II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood II

211 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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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 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 Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$545
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$600
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$718
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$831

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Park area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Affordable Model at Vine Street Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $957. The second greatest value Pioneer Park apartment is the CA-C4 Income Restricted Model at Court Ave Lofts starting at $1,080 with a $1.09 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.
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom - Affordable2BR,2BA$0.81
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Elmcrest2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.92
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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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!

Getting Around the Pioneer Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $831.

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

The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Park is Melbourne which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Pioneer Park costs $1,374.

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 58 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 $312 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pioneer Park.

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