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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 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments in the Castalia Plaza 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasant Hill area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Emory - Altoona in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value Pleasant Hill apartment is the 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood starting at $1,199 with a $1.02 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.
The Emory - Altoona3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.02
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$1.28
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
YellowBanks III LLCCottage-22BR,1BA$1.25
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
RiverwoodTeak1BR,1BA$1.29
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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

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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 $750 to $2,882. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Pleasant Hill ranging from $595 to $2,450.

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 $595 to $2,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,371.

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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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.