
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (33 Rentals)


Park Forest

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

The Ridges

The Hampton Meadows

Watrous Apartments

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Park Ridge Apartments

Evergreen Terrace
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Willow Bend

Elmcrest

Sutton Hill

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

The Oaks

Southbrook Green

Somerset

Finn Apartments
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

Melbourne

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3154 Indianola Ave

Meredith Homes

South View Apartments

Southern Park Apartments

Casady Apartments
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McKinley Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

Bell Terrace Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Flats on 5th

Shelly Rose Estates

Stanton Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts
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1211 Lewis Ave
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 | $750 | $735 | $765 |
Fort Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $862 | $650 | $1,125 |
| Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $769 | $1,550 |
| Fort Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $1,025 | $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 $1,347.
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 38 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 $316 which is $1,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Des Moines.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.