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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 Studio unit found at Maverick Apartments priced from $695. Pioneer Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Fairground apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$700
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - OnyxStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairground area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2B Model at Connolly Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,233. The second greatest value Fairground apartment is the 2342 E 13th St Model at 2342 E 13th St, Unit A starting at $875 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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$1.43
2342 E 13th St, Unit A2342 E 13th St1BR,1BA$1.35
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.81
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$1.40
Eagle View LoftsA11BR,1BA$2.03
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio ,1BA$1.45
Rowat Lofts ApartmentsStudio - OnyxStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Fairground, Des Moines, IA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairground

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairground?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Fairground, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $2,544. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairground ranging from $450 to $1,800.

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 $450 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,091.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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