Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairground Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (1 Rental)

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Fairground, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.97 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Rose Glen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the Fully Furnished Studio Model at The Elliott starting at $1,295 with a $2.16 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 Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
The ElliottFully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Luther Park Apartments1 Bedroom - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1.83
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.36
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.67
Rowat LoftsS6 - Gypsum With AlcoveStudio ,1BA$1.88
Eagle View LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.95
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
CityvilleCapital City 2 - M5Studio ,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairground

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairground?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,963. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairground ranging from $450 to $1,595.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairground?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairground ranges from $450 to $1,595 with an average monthly rent of $999.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.