Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio,1BA$695
Woodland MeadowsSuper Deluxe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$805
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$847
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
2342 E 13th St, Unit A2342 E 13th St1BR,1BA$1.35
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Woodland MeadowsDeluxe 2 Bedroom - Big Living Room2BR,1BA$1.70
Maverick Apartments0/1Studio ,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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