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Valley Acres Apartments
1050 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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The Oaks
6209 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Watrous Apartments
1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Park Forest
2101 E Virginia AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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Sutton Hill
2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Ivy II
530 E Kenyon AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Jefferson
3708 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
904 Luster Ln
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The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Magnolia Park
4711 South Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Willow Bend
6800-6616 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Somerset
6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes
424 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Sunburst
5015 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Goldbriar Chateau
5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Ridges
7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Lyn Crossing
2000 Meadow Chase LnDes Moines, IA 50320
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1516 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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BNL Investments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Elmcrest
433 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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South View Apartments LLC
4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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920 Meadow Ln
920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Bell Terrace
2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Stidham- 6920 SW 9th St
6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
1018 Lewis Ave
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Southwinds Apartments
1264 Cummins RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Iowa Stanton LLC
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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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 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Fort Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $833 | $650 | $1,200 |
| Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $745 | $1,600 |
| Fort Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $895 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Fort Des Moines Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments priced from $650. The Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Fort Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | Two Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $732 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson unrenovated 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Hampton Meadows | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Magnolia Park | 3rd Floor 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Des Moines area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Fort Des Moines apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Magnolia Park | 2nd Floor 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| McKinley Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Ridges | B1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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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 $1,202.
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 50 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 $324 which is $878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Des Moines.
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