
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (40 Rentals)


2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

2825 SE 14th St

Valley Acres Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Park Forest
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Watrous Apartments

The Ridges

Ivy II

The Hampton Meadows

Melbourne

Evergreen Terrace

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

Sutton Hill
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Park Ridge Apartments

Willow Bend

The Oaks

Elmcrest

Southbrook Green

Somerset

Finn Apartments
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The Village at Grays Lake

Park Indy Rowhomes!

Meredith Homes

South View Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

Southern Park Apartments

Casady Apartments

The Quarters on 9th
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Bell Terrace Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Shelly Rose Estates

Stanton Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

1211 Lewis Ave

3154 Indianola Ave

Flats on 5th
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Des Moines Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Des Moines is Valley Acres Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Fort Des Moines costs $1,372.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Des Moines?
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 Fort Des Moines 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 Fort Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Fort Des Moines have an average cost of $213 which is $1,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Des Moines.
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