
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (59 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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1765 E Emma Ave

3420 SW 8th St

3422 SW 8th St
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917 Titus Ave

4909 SW 13th St

1211 Lewis Ave

1321 Army Post Rd
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1201 E Bell Avenue
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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 | $765 | $765 | $765 |
| Fort Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $837 | $650 | $1,125 |
| Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $963 | $747 | $1,550 |
| Fort Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $1,100 | $1,610 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 $1,372.
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 11 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 $265 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Des Moines.
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