Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pleasantville, IA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Pleasantville, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pleasantville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pleasantville, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $545. Sutton Hill in the East Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pleasantville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$545
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$614
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$641
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
SomersetB12BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pleasantville, IA and Nearby

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pleasantville area is the $1.19 price per square foot C1 - Income Restricted Model at Danamere Village in the in the Danamere Farms neighborhood starting from $1,547. The second greatest value Pleasantville apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pleasantville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Danamere VillageC1 - Income Restricted3BR,2BA$1.19
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Foxwood ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.87
SomersetB22BR,1BA$1.05
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.04
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18

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Getting Around Pleasantville, IA

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18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pleasantville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasantville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pleasantville Apartment is $545 at Melbourne.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pleasantville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pleasantville is starting from $639 at Melbourne.

What is the most affordable Pleasantville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pleasantville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $950.

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