
Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Fort Des Moines area of Des Moines.


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Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Fort Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fort Des Moines 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,107 | $850 | $1,395 |
Fort Des Moines 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,436 | $1,150 | $1,950 |
Fort Des Moines 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Fort Des Moines 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Watrous Apartments priced from $688. Park Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. 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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Watrous Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $688 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $709 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Des Moines area is the $1.00 price per square foot fin-2c Model at Finn Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Fort Des Moines apartment is the 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $845 with a $0.85 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. |
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Finn Apartments | fin-2c | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Magnolia Park | 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
The Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
The Jefferson | Jefferson 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
BNL Investments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Sutton Hill | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Pointe on Fleur | One Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Des Moines
What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Des Moines?
There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $688 to $1,600. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Des Moines ranging from $700 to $2,350.
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 $700 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,457.
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