2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (79 Rentals)

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5812 SW 12th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 $1,000. 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$1,000
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r1,030 Sq Ft$1,050
Fort Des Moines2 Bedroom-C7966 Sq FtCall for Rates
MelbourneB7 - 60 - Income Restricted958 Sq Ft$833
The Meadows2 Bedroom930 Sq Ft$795
SomersetB7918 Sq Ft$779
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom900 Sq Ft$850

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 B3 - 40 - Income Restricted Model starting from $639 at Melbourne. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fort Des Moines is currently $948. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MelbourneB3 - 40 - Income Restricted$639
Watrous ApartmentsB1$680
Sutton HillB2$718
SomersetB1$750
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a$765
Park Forest2x1 825$775
The Meadows2 Bedroom$795
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom$805
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Renovated$840
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$850

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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.

Getting Around the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $948.

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 $1,000 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 954 sq ft.

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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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