Cheap Apartments for Rent in Runnells, IA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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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

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1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, 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 Rosemont Place in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $693. Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Runnells apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$693
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground1BR,1BA$755
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$794
Altoona TerraceStudio Partial Upgrade1BR,1BA$795
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$800
Bridlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Open Style2BR,1BA$845
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$865
Adventureland Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Runnells, IA and Nearby

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Runnells area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Carman Estates in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,270. 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.
Carman Estates3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Lyn CrossingC1 - 50 - Income Restricted3BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.12
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.11
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Almost all errands require a car

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18 / 100

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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 $693 at Rosemont Place.

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 $775 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 Lyn Crossing and starts from $1,023.

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