Cheap Homes for Rent in Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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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 Ivy II priced from $667. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ivy IIClassic 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$667
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Park area is the $0.88 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Pioneer Park apartment is the 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 Model at 2323 E Porter Avenue #86 starting at $1,275 with a $1.05 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$0.88
2323 E Porter Avenue #862323 E Porter Avenue #863BR,2BA$1.05
Magnolia Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.04
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$0.98
Elmcrest2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Pioneer Park?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $667 to $3,021. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pioneer Park ranging from $900 to $2,250.

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 $900 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,484.

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