Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairground Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Legacy Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Park Apartments

1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 Capitol Heights priced from $725. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Fairground apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$725
Maverick Apartments1/11BR,1BA$799
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio,1BA$876
Eagle View LoftsA4 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2B Model at Connolly Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the 1/1 Model at Maverick Apartments starting at $799 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the East 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.
Connolly Lofts2B2BR,1BA$1.63
Maverick Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.18
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.53
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - Gypsum with AlcoveStudio ,1BA$1.79
Eagle View LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.80
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$1.45
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.45

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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 District at 6th Apartments listed at $876.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairground Apartment is $725 at Capitol Heights.

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 $1,405 at Connolly Lofts.

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