Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmont Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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$725 - $750

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2303 E 9th St

Des MoinesIA50316

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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$805 - $1,150
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$805 - $1,150

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Legacy Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Park Apartments

1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Capitol Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Fairmont Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Capitol Heights ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$725
Grand HeightsSuper Deluxe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Maverick1/11BR,1BA$799
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont Park, IA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmont Park area is the $1.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Prairie Woods Apartments in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $855. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
The AspenCedar Classic2BR,1BA$1.23
Maverick1/11BR,1BA$1.18
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Capitol Heights ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li...1BR,1BA$1.45
Highland Park ApartmentsNon-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #74

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

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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 $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmont Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmont Park is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Fairmont Park costs $1,180.

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 15 regular apartments in Fairmont Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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