Cheap Homes for Rent in Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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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 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Estates priced from $699. City Square Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$700
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
East Village SquareSayers - AffordableStudio,1BA$725
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$747

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of June 12, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1201 E Bell Avenue starting at $1,100 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the East 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
1201 E Bell Avenue3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.99
Rosemont PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.08
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Southbrook Green2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.08
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Pioneer Park?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $4,055. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pioneer Park ranging from $550 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pioneer Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pioneer Park ranges from $550 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,521.

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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