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Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem Apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA
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Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village...


309 E 5th St Des Moines, IA

1 Bed
1 Bath

1,248 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 1st
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,075
1248 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: KMC Properties
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$2,075
Available Aug 1st, 2025
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Description

Experience elevated living in this exceptional top-floor 1-bedroom apartment, perfectly positioned in Des Moines’ highly sought-after East Village. With nothing blocking your view, enjoy breathtaking, unobstructed skyline vistas from your private balcony—ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at sunset.
This spacious unit features tall ceilings, a large bedroom, and a modern open-concept layout that maximizes natural light and comfort. Located next to one of the city’s best parks, you’ll have green space at your doorstep and easy access to everything East Village has to offer.
Highlights include:
Private balcony with stunning downtown views
$400/month HOA dues fully covered—you pay nothing
Free parking space directly behind the building ($160 value)
Free on-site gym access
Quiet, private top-floor location
Steps from parks, shops, restaurants, and nightlife
This is a rare opportunity to live in one of Des Moines’ most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. Don’t miss your chance to call this top-floor retreat home. Schedule your tour today.
515 216-4700

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Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 5 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 216-4700
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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 Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$74,700
per year
Rent report

Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem      Des Moines Average
1BR
$2,075
$1,023
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800

Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem is asking 103% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 3% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Des Moines studio apartment, you would pay 1% less per month.

Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem provides 92% more square footage than the average Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem
1BR $2,075 $1.70 $6,225
Des Moines Average
Studio $1,010 $2.40 $3,030
1BR $1,023 $1.60 $3,070
2BR $1,060 $1.20 $3,181
3BR $1,446 $1.20 $4,338
4BR $1,870 $1.20 $5,610

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 571 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
16% 32% 44% 8% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 201
1BR 406
2BR 571
3BR 97
4BR 10
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Iowa Lutheran Hospital 0.91 mi.
Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines 0.92 mi.
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 0.95 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
King County Fire Protection District 26 1.29 mi.
Des Moines Fire Department 2.42 mi.
Saylor Township Fire Department 2.96 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on August 01, 2025.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 1,248 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
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?
Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views | East Village Gem has a 1 bedroom unit starting at $2,075.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 309 E 5th St in Des Moines, IA. It's 0.9 miles southwest from the center of Des Moines.
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