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

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The Maverick
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Maverick

1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316

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 $720. Court Ave Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Fairground apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$720
Court Ave LoftsCA-A1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$745
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$755
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Rowat LoftsOnyx - S5Studio,1BA$867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.53 price per square foot Palmer Model at District at 6th Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the 2 Bedroom - A Model at Harbach Lofts starting at $1,497 with a $1.70 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.
District at 6th ApartmentsPalmer2BR,2BA$1.53
Harbach Lofts2 Bedroom - A2BR,1BA$1.70
Rose Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Connolly Lofts1A1BR,1BA$1.67
Luther Park Apartments1 Bedroom - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1.78
Court Ave LoftsCA-A11BR,1BA$1.70
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 1-21BR,1BA$1.72
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.44
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairground, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #56

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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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

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 $867.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairground Apartment is $720 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 $912 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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