
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $597 (27 Rentals)


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Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Fort Des Moines Studio Apartments | $993 | $735 | $1,115 |
Fort Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $597 | $1,585 |
Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $583 | $2,425 |
Fort Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $950 | $2,575 |
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Getting Around the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 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 Fort Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Des Moines is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Des Moines is Sutton Hill which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Fort Des Moines costs $1,752.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort 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 42 regular apartments in Fort 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 Fort Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Fort Des Moines have an average cost of $221 which is $1,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Des Moines.
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