
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA from $700 (42 Rentals)
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Riverwood

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Forge65

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Yellowbanks
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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community

Parkside East

Cypress 1 (East Ridge)

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Prairie Woods Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

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4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment, Unit Apartment

Hilltop Apartments

Broadway Heights
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Rock Creek Condos

2220 E Walnut St

Meadow Vista Senior Villas

Larnerd Apartments

Oak Creek Chateau

Cypress II

The Crest at Baker Creek

910 E Railroad
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Hilltop l

Meadow Vista by Kading

1412 Alpha Ave

3306 E 36th Ct

Capitol Grove Apartments

1302 E 12th St

1713 Lyon St

1233 Williams St
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1220 E 37th Ct

3422 SW 8th St

30 E Kirkwood Ave

1215 Clark St

3252 Dubuque Ave

2634 E Walnut St

1525 Des Moines St

1364 Idaho St
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2824 Des Moines St

1240 Sampson St
Pleasant Hill, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pleasant Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Pleasant Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $800 | $2,436 |
| Cheap Pleasant Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $750 | $2,528 |
| Cheap Pleasant Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,140 | $3,107 |
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Cheapest Available Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Hill, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Canterbury Park in the Estey Heights neighborhood priced from $750. Parkside East in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Hill apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom-One and One Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress 1 (East Ridge) | Classic 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Forge65 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Rock Creek Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill apartment is the Tidal Model at Riverwood starting at $1,215 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Douglas Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasant Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Riverwood | Tidal | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 770 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment | 4434 Honey Bee Rdg | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Ironwood | 1x1 Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA
Four Mile Elementary
Southeast Polk High School
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasant Hill Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasant Hill Apartment is $800 at Parkside East.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pleasant Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pleasant Hill is starting from $750 at Canterbury Park.
What is the most affordable Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canterbury Park and starts from $1,140.
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