Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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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. Goldbriar Chateau has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Fort Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA

As of December 23, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2nd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.88
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Des Moines?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,600. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Des Moines ranging from $650 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Des Moines ranges from $650 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,362.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Des Moines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Des Moines range from $895 to $1,540, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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