Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (10 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 Ivy II priced from $667. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ivy IIClassic 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$667
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Des Moines area is the $0.88 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Fort Des Moines apartment is the 3 Bedroom - TH Model at The Meadows starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Somerset 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$0.88
The Meadows3 Bedroom - TH3BR,2BA$1.04
Magnolia Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.04
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The JeffersonJefferson 2bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Pointe on FleurOne 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 112 Apartments for Rent in Fort Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $667 to $1,600. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Des Moines ranging from $850 to $2,250.

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 $850 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,449.

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