Cheap Homes for Rent in Pioneer Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (11 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 Mezzo on Walnut priced from $350. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo on WalnutAria 31BR,1BA$350
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
The Des Moines BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA

As of April 28, 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 3rd Floor 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $775 with a $0.78 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.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Magnolia Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.78
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
1201 E Bell Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Watrous ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.03
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Pioneer Park?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $17,854. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pioneer Park ranging from $550 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 $550 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,356.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Pioneer Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Pioneer Park range from $1,050 to $2,788, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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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