Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairground Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (23 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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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 Pioneer Estates priced from $690. Maverick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Fairground apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$690
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
Eagle View LoftsA2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$741
District at 6th ApartmentsMillerStudio,1BA$966

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1BR OFC Model at Connolly Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the McBride Model at District at 6th Apartments starting at $1,016 with a $1.78 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 Lofts1BR OFC1BR,1BA$1.48
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.78
Eagle View LoftsA31BR,1BA$1.68
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.38
Capitol HeightsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$1.45
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio ,1BA$1.45
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - SlateStudio ,1BA$2.08

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 Maverick Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairground Apartment is $690 at Pioneer Estates.

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 $1,461 at District at 6th Apartments.

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