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Apartments in Downtown Des Moines

61 - 83 of 83 Results
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$1,200 - 1,550
The Winford
851 19Th St. Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$1,325 - 1,350
The Winford Apartments
851 19th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
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Surface Parking
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16
$900 - 1,250
Van Cruz Apartments
702 20th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
29
$1,035 - 1,427
Crosswinds Apartments
1646 Hull Avenue E. Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home
2024 E 21St St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$715
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Sherman Hill
36
$1,199 - 2,591
LINC
Deal
210 Sw 11Th St, , Des Moines, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
3114 4th St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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12
$695 - 1,280
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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19
$755 - 765
Studios In Historic Neighborhood And Buildng
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$925
1048 19th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$945
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
42
$2,037 - 2,533
5Fifty5
555 Sw 7th Street Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$1,285 - 1,920
High Street Lofts
1601 High St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
4
$895 - 985
Madison Flats
1720 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Columbus Park
16
$1,025
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom House With Covered Porch!
2000 Searle St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Nov. 25, 2024
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$655
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Drake University
17
$750 - 1,250
Gateway Hill- 1731 High St.
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
12
$688
Fantastic4
1332 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Greenwood Historic
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$1,495
Portswell & Wellsport Apartments
641 19th St / 1821 Woodland Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$1,330 - 2,110
1719 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$950
The Old Frenchway Cleaners Building
413 Euclid Ave Des Moines, IA
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Columbia Heights
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$700
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown Des Moines on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 86 apartments available near Downtown Des Moines.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown Des Moines?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown Des Moines is around $1,034 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown Des Moines is around $1,250 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown Des Moines is around $1,464 per month.

How many apartments are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 10,262 apartments available in Des Moines.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines is around $920 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines is around $900 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines is around $900 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Des Moines, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, the average rent price is $900 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA?

Based on average rent prices in Des Moines, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $37,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood Summary

Des Moines is a great city with lots of great neighborhoods to live in and fun places to hang out. And the heart of the city is downtown. Enjoy affordable living near Des Moines’ best restaurants, bars, shops, and cultural institutions. You can even enjoy a Broadway-style show at the Civic Center!

Des Moines:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 key findings and figures for the Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Des Moines and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Des Moines average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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$790
$530
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1 BR       2 BR

Des Moines Rent Prices Decrease From October to November

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 0.0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $996.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Des Moines experienced a 0.53% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $942.0.

November Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Waukee, IA
Ankeny, IA
Grimes, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Altoona, IA
Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
$1,276
$1,262
$1,184
$1,174
$1,030
$996
$921
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Des Moines over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Des Moines suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 2 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in West Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, Urbandale, IA, Grimes, IA .

  • Rent decreased in Waukee, IA, Altoona, IA.

  • 5 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Des Moines.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Des Moines.

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Des Moines, IA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$996
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
Median Rent

Des Moines Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Des Moines over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Des Moines average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Des Moines and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Des Moines and suburbs

1 BR November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $996.0 4.08% $937.0 0.43%
West Des Moines, IA $1,174.0 0.34% $1,261.0 0.88%
Ankeny, IA $1,262.0 2.10% $1,416.0 -1.94%
Waukee, IA $1,276.0 -0.70% $1,459.0 5.42%
Urbandale, IA $921.0 2.91% $1,079.0 6.41%
Altoona, IA $1,030.0 -2.83% $1,444.0 4.79%
Grimes, IA $1,184.0 0.85% $1,365.0 3.41%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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