2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (82 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$925

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Base Rent$835 - $925

Total Monthly Price$835 - $925
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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property at 2900 SE 10th St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 31 E Broad St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
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31 E Broad St

Des MoinesIA50315
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property at 2100 Meadow Chase Ln
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2100 Meadow Chase Ln

Des MoinesIA50320
property at 2621 SE 14th St
$1,275
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2621 SE 14th St

Des MoinesIA50320
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property at 3315 SE 4th St
$1,000
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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3310 SE 5th St
$1,150
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3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315
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Meadow Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Cove

2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
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Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Estates
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Southridge Estates

802 E County Line RdDes Moines, IA 50320
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3424 SW 8th St
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3424 SW 8th St

3424 SW 8th StDes Moines, IA 50315

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Largest Available Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Fort Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes and is listed at 1,140 square feet priced from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Magnolia Manor Apartments and TownhomesTownhome1,140 Sq Ft$1,100
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r1,030 Sq Ft$958
Park Indy Rowhomes!2 BR Flat1,025 Sq Ft$1,375
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$845
MelbourneB6 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$1,107
Valley Acres Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom950 Sq Ft$925
The Meadows2 Bedroom930 Sq Ft$850
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath920 Sq Ft$950
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated900 Sq Ft$870
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom775 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Fort Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the 2BD/2BA Model starting from $725 at McKinley Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fort Des Moines is currently $962. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA$725
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath$747
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment-One Month Free rent Call fo...$750
Park Forest2x1 825$795
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$795
1201 E Bell Avenue2BR/1.0BA$795
MelbourneB2 - 60 - Income Restricted$813
Watrous ApartmentsB1$833
Magnolia Park2 Bed /2 Bath$845
The Meadows2 Bedroom$850

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Fort Des Moines Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Fort Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Fort Des Moines is $962.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Fort Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fort Des Moines is a 1,140 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the average size for Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Fort Des Moines is currently 884 sq ft.

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