Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (20 Rentals)
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Southeast Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,187 | $747 | $2,105 |
Southeast Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $627 | $2,695 |
Southeast Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $767 | $2,771 |
Southeast Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $965 | $2,771 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Des Moines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne priced from $627. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Southeast Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Melbourne | A2 - 40 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $627 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
Rowat Lofts | S1 - Onyx | Studio,1BA | $747 |
The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Des Moines, IA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Des Moines area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Southeast Des Moines apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Carman Estates starting at $1,170 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Vineyards | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Carman Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Rosemont Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Melbourne | A1 - 60 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Des Moines is under $897.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Des Moines is Melbourne which is listed at $627, while the average apartment in Southeast Des Moines costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Des Moines?
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 29 regular apartments in Southeast Des Moines 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 Southeast Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Des Moines have an average cost of $197 which is $1,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Des Moines.
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