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3274 E Euclid Ave
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3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Pleasant Hill, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Hill, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood priced from $747. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$747
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Broadway HeightsC1 - 40 - Income Restricted3BR,2BA$863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $1.37 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill apartment is the 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood starting at $1,385 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows 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.
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.37
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.18
Golfview CondosHaven2BR,2BA$1.24
The Emory - Altoona2 Bedroom Suite2BR,2BA$1.52
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.41
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Broadway HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.70
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $747 at Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf).

What is the most affordable Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pleasant Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Heights and starts from $863.

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