Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southeast Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (6 Rentals)

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property at 917 Maury St

$975

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917 Maury St

Des MoinesIA50309
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$975

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802 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50309

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Cheapest Available Southeast Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Estates priced from $699. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Southeast Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Des Moines, IA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Des Moines 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 Southeast Des Moines apartment is the B2 Model at Rosemont Place starting at $815 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Rosemont PlaceB22BR,1BA$0.88
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.04
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.07
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.16
1201 E Bell Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.15
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #61

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Des Moines?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $1,550. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Des Moines ranging from $550 to $1,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Des Moines ranges from $550 to $1,475 with an average monthly rent of $1,031.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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