
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (13 Rentals)
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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 | $906 | $450 | $1,170 |
Fairmont Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $825 | $800 | $955 |
Fairmont Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $846 | $647 | $1,200 |
Fairmont Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $947 | $1,395 |
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There are currently 13 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 2 Beds unit found at The Aspen priced from $647. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. 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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The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $647 |
Cypress 1 (East Ridge) | Elevated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont Park, IA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont Park area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $947. The second greatest value Fairmont Park apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza 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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The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Tempo East Village | Crosby (Studio Type 1) | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #72
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
East High School
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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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmont Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmont Park is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmont Park is Parkside East which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fairmont Park costs $1,100.
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 $578 which is $522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmont Park.
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