Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (28 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Allen area of Des Moines.

Rosemont Place

3712 SE 14th St

3724 SE 14th St

3726 SE 14th St

3720 SE 14th St

3722 SE 14th St
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3716 SE 14th St

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The Meadows

3718 SE 14th St

Park Ridge Apartments

Jackson Crossing

Woodside Park Apartments

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Allen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allen?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Allen Studio Apartments | $960 | $840 | $1,062 |
Allen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $545 | $1,327 |
Allen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $639 | $3,051 |
Allen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $950 | $3,253 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Allen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Allen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allen area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sutton Hill priced from $583. Melbourne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Allen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $583 |
Melbourne | A2 - 40 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $627 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Rosemont Place | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $740 |
The Ridges | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
The Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Elmcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $805 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen, IA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allen area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 bath Model at Southbrook Green in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Allen 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 Allen apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Southbrook Green | 3 Bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Rosemont Place | B5 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Allen, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allen Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allen?
The cheapest apartment in Allen is Sutton Hill which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Allen costs $1,223.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allen?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Allen that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Allen?
Cheap apartments in Allen have an average cost of $322 which is $901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allen.
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