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Old Main Apartments

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1217 24th St Des Moines, IA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

0 - 850 Sq. Ft.

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Studio • 1 Bath
$815
387 ft2
1 Available
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Unit 023
$815
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$890 - $920
631 ft2
2 Available
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$890
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Unit 073
$920
Available Jan 10th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$835
561 ft2
1 Available
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$835
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$870
623 ft2
1 Available
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DP 24
$870
Available Dec 10th, 2025
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$Ask
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,050
748 ft2
1 Available
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$1,050
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,315
850 ft2
1 Available
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DP 11
$1,315
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,095
737 ft2
1 Available
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DT 05
$1,095
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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
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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 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (515) 305-3542 ext: 5
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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.
Studio
Suggested income:
$29,300
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$32,600
per year
Rent report

Old Main Apartments Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 Old Main Apartments      Des Moines Average
Studio
$815
$971
$0
$350
$700
$1,050
$1,400
1BR
$905
$1,085
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

Old Main Apartments is asking 16% less than the average studio apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 11% more per month.

Old Main Apartments provides 15% less square footage than the average Des Moines studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Old Main Apartments
Studio $815 $2.10 $2,445
1BR $905 $1.40 $2,715
Des Moines Average
Studio $971 $2.10 $2,912
1BR $1,085 $1.60 $3,254
2BR $1,122 $1.20 $3,365
3BR $1,427 $1.20 $4,282
4BR $1,812 $1.20 $5,435

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 570 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
14% 34% 43% 8% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 182
1BR 452
2BR 570
3BR 102
4BR 17
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 3 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 3 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 2 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 387 to 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 studio and 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 ranges from $815 to $920. Old Main Apartments has studio units available starting at $815 and 1 bedroom units available starting at $890.
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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