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Runnells, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Runnells Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Runnells, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood priced from $695. Rosemont Place in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $732. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Runnells apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Rosemont PlaceB42BR,1BA$732
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$794
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Runnells, IA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Runnells area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome-Full Remodel Model at Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Runnells apartment is the C1 - Income Restricted Model at Danamere Village starting at $1,547 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Danamere Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Runnells apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome-Full Remodel3BR,2BA$1.11
Danamere VillageC1 - Income Restricted3BR,2BA$1.19
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.17
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.22
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Getting Around Runnells, IA

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6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Runnells Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Runnells Apartment is $695 at Park Forest.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Runnells is starting from $732 at Rosemont Place.

What is the most affordable Runnells Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Runnells Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canterbury Park and starts from $1,140.

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