Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indianola, IA from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Foxwood Apartments
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$700 - $1,071
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$692 - $1,063
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$8
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$700 - $1,071
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Foxwood Apartments

1001-1007 W 3rd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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Deer Run Apartments
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$836 - $1,121
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$828 - $1,113
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$8
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$836 - $1,121
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Deer Run Apartments

901 S R StIndianola, IA 50125
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Van-El Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Van-El Apartments

300-308 S J StIndianola, IA 50125
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North American
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North American

1 Johns StIndianola, IA 50125
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Williams Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Sunset Apartments
$725 - $825
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$672 - $772
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$53
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$725 - $825
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Sunset Apartments

1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Somerset
$753 - $1,561
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$665 - $1,473
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$88
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$753 - $1,561
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Rosemont Place
$835 - $1,674
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$810 - $1,649
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$25
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$835 - $1,674
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rosemont Place

2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Hampton Meadows
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$960
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$902
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$58
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$960
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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BNL Investments
2 Bedroom Apartments

BNL Investments

5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315

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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Indianola, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Indianola Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Indianola, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $651. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Indianola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
MelbourneB1 - 30 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$651
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$683
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$700
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$750
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$775
SunburstOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indianola, IA and Nearby

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indianola area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Indianola apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indianola apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.05
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indianola Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Indianola Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Indianola Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Indianola Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Indianola is starting from $651 at Melbourne.

What is the most affordable Indianola Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Indianola Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Somerset and starts from $871.

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