Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley High Manor Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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Valley High Manor, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valley High Manor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valley High Manor area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sutton Hill priced from $722. Canterbury Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Valley High Manor apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$875
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley High Manor, IA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley High Manor area is the $1.28 price per square foot Villa Model at Yellowbanks in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Valley High Manor apartment is the NEW BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Douglas Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley High Manor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$1.28
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Parkside East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Forge65A21BR,1BA$1.68
RiverwoodTeak1BR,1BA$1.40
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.63
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valley High Manor, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #66

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Valley High Manor Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley High Manor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Valley High Manor?

The cheapest apartment in Valley High Manor is Sutton Hill which is listed at $722, while the average apartment in Valley High Manor costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Valley High Manor?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Valley High Manor that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Valley High Manor?

Cheap apartments in Valley High Manor have an average cost of $329 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley High Manor.

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