Cheap Homes for Rent in Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (10 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 Melbourne priced from $545. Southern Knolls (Watrous) 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
Southern Knolls (Watrous)A11BR,1BA$600
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of June 12, 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
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Southern Knolls (Watrous)A11BR,1BA$0.92
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Pioneer Park?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $545 to $16,390. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pioneer Park ranging from $1,000 to $2,200.

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 $1,000 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,628.

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