Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley High Manor Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (7 Rentals)
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Valley High Manor, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valley High Manor?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Valley High Manor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $549 | $1,690 |
Valley High Manor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $767 | $1,938 |
Valley High Manor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,120 | $2,663 |
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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 $549. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Valley High Manor apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley High Manor, IA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley High Manor area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Duplex Full Remodel Model at Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Valley High Manor apartment is the Villa Model at Yellowbanks starting at $1,295 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Golf View Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley High Manor apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Duplex Full Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Yellowbanks | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Forge65 | B1 - Cobalt - Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Riverwood | Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Golfview Condos | Brook | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Sutton Hill | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleValley High Manor, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #65
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $549, while the average apartment in Valley High Manor costs $1,390.
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 32 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 $359 which is $1,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Valley High Manor.
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