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Apartments in Downtown Des Moines

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$675
The Kingston
1419 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
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Capitol East
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$675 - 775
1400 East Walnut
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
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$799
1400 East Walnut
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$500 - 635
East Village Park Apartments
1400 E Walnut Street, #100 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
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$1,183 - 2,078
City Square Lofts
Deal
240 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$695
Arlington Heights Apartments
1805 Arlington Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$919 - 1,631
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$750
253 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 7, 2024
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$840 - 925
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
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$700
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,712 - 2,321
Vue
922 8th St Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$725
1940 Arlington Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$750
1826 6th Ave Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$700
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | May. 15, 2024
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River Bend
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$730 - 995
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | May. 21, 2024
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River Bend
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$1,365
Downtown Des Moines Apartment
610 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$975 - 1,400
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,800
Furnished 1 Bed 1 Bath Downtown Condo
400 Walnut St #1103 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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$975 - 1,500
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,221 - 2,337
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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$1,050 - 1,450
Fourth + Court
420 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$810 - 1,300
219 4th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2024
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$855 - 1,085
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,800 - 2,300
Cityview 5
Keosauqua Way Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
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$1,199 - 1,767
Ballyard Lofts
350 SW 2nd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$875 - 1,650
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,295
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$895 - 1,495
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,495 - 1,795
Ap Lofts
Deal
340 SW 5Th St Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
1461 E 21st St
Des Moines, IA
2 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 75 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 $895 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 $1,199 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 $1,450 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 10,093 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 $840 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 $910 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 $910 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,620 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 $34,000 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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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
$260
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1 BR       2 BR

Des Moines Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a -0.22% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $891.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Des Moines experienced a -0.54% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $919.0.

May Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
$1,256
$1,251
$1,172
$1,160
$893
$886
$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 3 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 .

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

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

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

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Des Moines, IA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$893
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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 May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $893.0 -1.76% $924.0 -2.02%
West Des Moines, IA $1,172.0 0.34% $1,306.0 1.01%
Ankeny, IA $1,160.0 1.75% $1,492.0 1.70%
Waukee, IA $1,251.0 -0.32% $1,431.0 -0.28%
Urbandale, IA $886.0 0.23% $908.0 -0.33%
Grimes, IA $1,256.0 0.00% $1,405.0 1.30%

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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