
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairmont Park area of Des Moines.


Highland Park Apartments

1116 E Seneca Ave

1210 E Seneca Ave

1326 E 9th St

1132 E Seneca Ave
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Maverick Apartments

1117 E 41st St

1300 E Seneca Ave

1241 Hoffman Ave

Woodland Meadows

Parkside East

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Prairie Woods Apartments
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1513 Des Moines St

2220 E Walnut St
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1219 E 37th St
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmont Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmont Park Studio Apartments | $860 | $575 | $1,250 |
Fairmont Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $923 | $547 | $3,440 |
Fairmont Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $747 | $4,000 |
Fairmont Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $975 | $1,297 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Fairmont Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmont Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Maverick Apartments priced from $695. Woodland Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Fairmont Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Woodland Meadows | Super Deluxe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,018 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont Park, IA
As of September 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Fairmont Park apartment is the Standard 2 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $847 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
2342 E 13th St, Unit A | 2342 E 13th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Woodland Meadows | Deluxe 2 Bedroom - Big Living Room | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #75
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
East High School
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Fairmont Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmont Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmont Park is Woodland Meadows which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Fairmont Park costs $1,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmont Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Fairmont Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairmont Park?
Cheap apartments in Fairmont Park have an average cost of $490 which is $650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmont Park.
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