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Pleasant Hill, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasant Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasant Hill, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Winds in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood priced from $795. Parkside East in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasant Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $1.33 price per square foot REED R 1748 Model at Lexington Park Townhome Rentals in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $2,317. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill apartment is the 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood starting at $1,427 with a $1.22 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.
Lexington Park Townhome RentalsREED R 17483BR,2.5BA$1.33
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.22
Canterbury ParkThree Bedroom-Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.07
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.40
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Pleasant Hill?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,279. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasant Hill ranging from $550 to $3,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Pleasant Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Pleasant Hill ranges from $550 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,425.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.