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Old Main Apartments Apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA
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Old Main Apartments


1217 24th St Des Moines, IA

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 Bath

0 - 748 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$765 - $800
387 ft2
0 Available
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2320 Carpenter - 068
$765
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1217 24th Street - 032
$790
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Unit 023
$790
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Unit 025
$800
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Unit 106
$775
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$870
631 ft2
2 Available
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$870
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Unit 027
$870
Available Jun 10th, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$835
561 ft2
1 Available
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$835
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$Ask
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1 Available
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,025
748 ft2
1 Available
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$1,025
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
82
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
40
Some Transit
Bike Score®
51
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Pool
Public Transportation
Water Included
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Section 8
Smoke-free Community
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Application Fee: $40
Security Deposit: $475
Property details
Description

Location, Charm & Convenience Awaits at Old Main - Historic Charm meets modern amenities. Old Main apartments offer spacious efficient layouts. Units range from studio style apartments to one and two bedroom units. Each unit type offers ample storage, full modern kitchens, large windows and laundry facilities. Tenants have access to an in ground pool with a large deck and recreational space. The building has secured parking. Old Main is situated adjacent to Drake University and is in the heart of the Historic Drake District. Old Main offers shopping, restaurants and entertainment within walking distance.
No Dogs Allowed
(RLNE4768086)

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 108
Last Updated: Updated 3 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 279-5035
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Old Main Apartments by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$31,300
per year
Rent report

Old Main Apartments Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 Old Main Apartments      Des Moines Average
1BR
$870
$992
$0
$350
$700
$1,050
$1,400

Old Main Apartments is asking 12% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 5% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Des Moines studio apartment, you would pay 3% more per month.

Old Main Apartments provides 2% less square footage than the average Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Old Main Apartments
1BR $870 $1.40 $2,610
Des Moines Average
Studio $1,028 $2.10 $3,083
1BR $992 $1.50 $2,975
2BR $1,041 $1.20 $3,124
3BR $1,504 $1.20 $4,513
4BR $1,635 $1.20 $4,905

Availability in Des Moines

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 514 2BR units on the market in Des Moines. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
8% 37% 48% 6% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 90
1BR 393
2BR 514
3BR 63
4BR 7
Location
Nearby Colleges

Drake University

Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Iowa Methodist Medical Center 1.13 mi.
Broadlawns Medical Center 1.13 mi.
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 1.35 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Windsor Heights Fire Department 2.88 mi.
Windsor Heights Fire Department 3.06 mi.
King County Fire Protection District 26 3.43 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 1 unit is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units are 631 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units starts at $870. Old Main Apartments has 1 bedroom units available starting at $870.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 1217 24th St in Des Moines, IA. It's 2.5 miles west from the center of Des Moines.
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