Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairground Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $850 (7 Rentals)

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property at 802 SE 10th St
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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802 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50309

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property at 830 Hartford Ave
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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830 Hartford Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 917 Maury St
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

917 Maury St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 1332 E 37th St
$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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1332 E 37th St

Des MoinesIA50317

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Fairground, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairground Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Fairground area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds home found at 917 Maury St priced from $975. 1332 E 37th St has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Fairground homes for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
917 Maury St917 Maury St2BR, 1BA$975
1332 E 37th St1332 E 37th St2BR, 1BA$975
513 E 24th St513 E 24th St2BR, 1BA$1,160

Best Value Homes for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Fairground area is the $1.10 price per square foot 612 E Edison Ave Model at 612 E Edison Ave in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Fairground rental home is the 1363 E 15th St Model at 1363 E 15th St in the East Des Moines neighborhood starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairground homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
612 E Edison Ave612 E Edison Ave3BR, 2BA$1.10
1363 E 15th St1363 E 15th St2BR, 1BA$1.30
917 Maury St917 Maury St2BR, 1BA$1.07
802 SE 10th St802 SE 10th St2BR, 1BA$1.07
3412 Garfield Ave3412 Garfield Ave2BR, 1BA$1.69
513 E 24th St513 E 24th St2BR, 1BA$1.55
830 Hartford Ave830 Hartford Ave2BR, 1BA$1.37
1332 E 37th St1332 E 37th St2BR, 1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairground, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #77

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairground

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairground?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $2,360. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairground ranging from $850 to $1,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairground?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairground ranges from $850 to $1,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,249.

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