Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (65 Rentals)

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Watrous
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watrous

1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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920 Meadow Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

920 Meadow Ln

920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Bell Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Terrace

2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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Outer SE Des Moines S, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer SE Des Moines S Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer SE Des Moines S 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 Outer SE Des Moines S apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$583
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Rosemont PlaceB42BR,1BA$696
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
SomersetB22BR,1BA$721
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS1PwvStudio,1BA$735
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer SE Des Moines S, IA

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer SE Des Moines S 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 Outer SE Des Moines S apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer SE Des Moines S apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southbrook Green3 Bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$1.04
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a2BR,1BA$0.95
1201 E Bell AvenueTwo Bedroom in Des Moines2BR,1BA$0.97
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.02
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Sutton HillB32BR,1BA$0.99
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Outer SE Des Moines S Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer SE Des Moines S Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer SE Des Moines S is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S?

The cheapest apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S is Melbourne which is listed at $627, while the average apartment in Outer SE Des Moines S costs $1,559.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer SE Des Moines S?

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 70 regular apartments in Outer SE Des Moines S 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 Outer SE Des Moines S?

Cheap apartments in Outer SE Des Moines S have an average cost of $283 which is $1,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer SE Des Moines S.

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