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

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Rose Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Glen

2808 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
Senior Living
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Luther Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luther Park Apartments

2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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The Maverick
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Maverick

1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Capitol Hill Apt
Studio Apartments

Capitol Hill Apt

816-820 Lyon StDes Moines, IA 50309
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620 E 16th St
Studio Apartments

620 E 16th St

620 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316

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1101 Walker St
Studio Apartments

1101 Walker St

1101 Walker StDes Moines, IA 50316

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 Sevastopol Station priced from $800. Rowat Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Fairground apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - OnyxStudio,1BA$839
Eagle View LoftsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$895
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio,1BA$1,029
Connolly Lofts2A2BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2A Model at Connolly Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the McBride Model at District at 6th Apartments starting at $1,029 with a $1.80 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.
Connolly Lofts2A2BR,1BA$1.69
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.80
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Eagle View LoftsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.86
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - QuartzStudio ,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairground, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #81

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairground Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Rowat Lofts Apartments listed at $839.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairground Apartment is $800 at Sevastopol Station.

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 $1,440 at Connolly Lofts.

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