Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop l

3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317

Pleasant Hill, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Hill, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood priced from $750. Broadway Heights-Deactivated in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$875
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Cypress IIElevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Suite Model at The Emory - Altoona in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,316. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Emory - Altoona2 Bedroom Suite2BR,2BA$1.29
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$1.28
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Rising Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.14
Parkside East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Pleasant Hill, IA

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $750 at Prairie Woods Apartments.

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 $795 at Prairie Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside East and starts from $1,120.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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