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Yellowbanks
$1,050 - $1,490
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

Yellowbanks

5790 Vision DrPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Oakland Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Pointe

615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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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 $705. 409 4th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Runnells apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$810
Rosemont PlaceB22BR,1BA$815
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$845
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$870
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$875
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Adventureland VillageStudio Full RemodelStudio,1BA$910
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Runnells, IA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Runnells area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Runnells apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows 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.
The Vineyards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Rosemont PlaceB12BR,1BA$0.89
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.06
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$1.07
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12

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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 $705 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 $795 at Park Forest.

What is the most affordable Runnells Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Runnells Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.

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