Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Des Moines area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3x1.75 Model at The Pointe on Fleur in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Fort Des Moines apartment is the D1 Model at Somerset starting at $1,117 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe on Fleur3x1.753BR,2BA$0.88
SomersetD13BR,2BA$1.06
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.08
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Des Moines?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $627 to $2,575. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Des Moines ranging from $895 to $1,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Des Moines ranges from $895 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,136.

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