
Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (148 Rentals)


The Village at Grays Lake

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

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Southern Horizon by Kading

Evergreen Terrace

Finn Apartments

Park Indy Rowhomes!

Fort Des Moines

Watrous Apartments

The Oaks
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The Jefferson

Sunburst

Elmcrest

Willow Bend

Melbourne

Goldbriar Chateau

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

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Park Ridge Apartments

Park Forest

Somerset
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Sutton Hill

Meadow Cove

Valley Acres Apartments

Lyn Crossing

Ivy II

Magnolia Park

Virginia Park Affordable Apartments

The Ridges

Southbrook Green

The Hampton Meadows
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Southern Meadows Homes

6208 SE 2nd St

2019 Payton Ave

2900 SE 10th St

237 Greenfield Pky

3131 Fleur Dr, Unit Park Fleur Condo - 104

2825 SE 14th St

3315 SE 4th St

2101 Meadow Ct

3006 Fleur Dr
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2000 Meadow Ct

1921 Bell Ave

1012 Carrie Ave

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2000 Meadow Ct, Unit 405

116 Park Ave

3310 SE 5th St
Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Des Moines Studio Apartments | $765 | $765 | $765 |
| Fort Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $840 | $650 | $1,125 |
| Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $747 | $1,550 |
| Fort Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $1,100 | $1,610 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to the great outdoors is very important. This residential neighborhood is now ranked as providing great access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Fort Des Moines has emerged as one of the best-regarded higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Des Moines
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Fort Des Moines Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Fort Des Moines ranges from $650 to $1,125 with an average monthly rent of $840.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Des Moines cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Fort Des Moines range from $747 to $1,550. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $957.
How expensive are Fort Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Fort Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $1,610 - averaging $1,345 for the location.
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