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5515 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Watrous Apartments
1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Park Forest
2101 E Virginia AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Elliott
219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Sutton Hill
2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Jefferson
3708 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Ivy II
530 E Kenyon AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Sunburst
5015 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Pioneer Estates
1204 Hartford AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Eagle View Lofts
708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Rosemont Place
2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Magnolia Park
4711 South Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Court Ave Lofts
308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Elmcrest
433 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes
424 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Goldbriar Chateau
5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Woodside Park Apartments
3301 SE 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Madison Flats
1720 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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200 Grand Ave
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southbrook Green
1516 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Metro Lofts
100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
219 Bell Ave
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Rumely Lofts
104 SW 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ballyard Lofts
350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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South View Apartments LLC
4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southview Manor
2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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BNL Investments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pioneer Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Park Studio Apartments | $947 | $700 | $1,530 |
| Pioneer Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $705 | $4,358 |
| Pioneer Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $651 | $2,600 |
| Pioneer Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $895 | $4,100 |
| Pioneer Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $20,339 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Pioneer Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pioneer Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Melbourne priced from $651. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Melbourne | B1 - 30 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $651 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| Ivy II | Elevated 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| The Des Moines Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| McKinley Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $785 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA
As of February 24, 2026 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 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $845 with a $0.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Magnolia Park | 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| McKinley Apartments | 3BD/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Ivy II | Elevated 2 bed/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 $790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pioneer Park?
The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Park is Park Forest which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Pioneer Park costs $20,339.
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 96 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 $332 which is $20,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pioneer Park.
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