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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairground?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairground Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $450 | $1,438 |
Fairground 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $735 | $2,354 |
Fairground 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $925 | $2,546 |
Fairground 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairground Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sevastopol Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Onyx | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Eagle View Lofts | A1 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
District at 6th Apartments | McBride | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
Connolly Lofts | 2A | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Connolly Lofts | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
District at 6th Apartments | McBride | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
Sevastopol Station | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Eagle View Lofts | A1 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Rowat Lofts Apartments | Studio - Quartz | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairground, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #81
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 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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