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

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property at 4925 South Union St

$1,120

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$1,120

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4925 South Union St

Des MoinesIA50315

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property at 2900 SE 10th St

$1,145

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$1,145

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 1233 Park Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1233 Park Ave

Des MoinesIA50315

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property at 2000 Meadow Ct

$1,175 - $1,295

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2000 Meadow Ct

Des MoinesIA50320
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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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2825 SE 14th St
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2825 SE 14th St

2825 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
Flats on 5thWoodson 2.2C 60%1,070 Sq Ft$975
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r1,030 Sq Ft$945
1201 E Bell AvenueSpacious 2 bedroom unit close to downtown1,000 Sq Ft$795
Meadow CoveTwo Bedroom965 Sq Ft$1,175
MelbourneB7 - 60 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$1,100
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath920 Sq Ft$930
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$850
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 2x1 825 Model starting from $769 at Park Forest. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fort Des Moines is currently $964. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park Forest2x1 825$769
The Ridges2 Bedroom Regular$780
McKinley ApartmentsMcKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRIC...$785
1201 E Bell AvenueSpacious 2 bedroom unit close to downtown$795
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment-$500 Free Rent Credit! Call...$795
Sutton HillB2$833
Watrous ApartmentsB1$850
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$850
The Hampton Meadows2 Bedroom Regular$870
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA$870

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $964.

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 950 sq ft.

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