Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairground Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Fairground, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairground Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairground area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Estates priced from $700. Capitol Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Fairground apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Rowat LoftsS1 - OnyxStudio,1BA$747
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Rose Glen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the 2A Model at Connolly Lofts starting at $1,286 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairground apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rose Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Connolly Lofts2A2BR,1BA$1.51
The ElliottFully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Luther Park Apartments1 Bedroom - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1.83
Court Ave LoftsCA-A11BR,1BA$1.48
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.77
Eagle View LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.95
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
CityvilleCapital City 2 - M5Studio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairground, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Fairground, Des Moines, IA

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Fairground, Des Moines, IA

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Getting Around the Fairground Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Fairground Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairground?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairground is at Rowat Lofts listed at $747.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairground Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairground Apartment is $700 at Pioneer Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairground Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairground is starting from $870 at Court Ave Lofts.

What is the most affordable Fairground Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairground Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cityville and starts from $1,995.

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