Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmont Park Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Wedgewood Coop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Rowat LoftsS1 - OnyxStudio,1BA$747
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$788
Grand heights ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$795
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$897
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont Park, IA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont Park area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Fairmont Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Homes (55+ Community)2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Wedgewood Coop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Court Ave LoftsCA-A11BR,1BA$1.48
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.77
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairmont Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 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 Fairmont Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmont Park is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmont Park is Capitol Heights Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Fairmont Park costs $1,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmont Park?

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 18 regular apartments in Fairmont Park 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 Fairmont Park?

Cheap apartments in Fairmont Park have an average cost of $455 which is $1,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmont Park.

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