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R&T Lofts Apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA
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R&T Lofts


717 Locust St Des Moines, IA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

567 - 1,262 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$975
834 ft2
1 Available
Unit 408
$975
Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$999
641 ft2
1 Available
Unit 714
$999
Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$975
567 ft2
1 Available
Unit 901
$975
Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$875
576 ft2
1 Available
Unit 416
$875
Available Jul 31st, 2025
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,025
736 ft2
1 Available
Unit 615
$1,025
Available Sep 28th, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,075 - $1,250
715 ft2
3 Available
Unit 403
$1,250
Available Now
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Unit 703
$1,075
Available Now
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Unit 1003
$1,150
Available Jan 21st, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,075
764 ft2
1 Available
Unit 705
$1,075
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,150
789 ft2
2 Available
Unit 611
$1,150
Available Now
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Unit 711
$1,150
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,000
689 ft2
1 Available
Unit 404
$1,000
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,200
988 ft2
1 Available
Unit 510
$1,200
Available Aug 12th, 2025
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,450
919 ft2
1 Available
Unit 1204
$1,450
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,625 - $1,800
1167 ft2
3 Available
Unit 1302
$1,800
Available Now
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Unit 502
$1,650
Available Now
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Unit 702
$1,625
Available Aug 12th, 2025
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,750
1262 ft2
1 Available
Unit 810
$1,750
Available Sep 24th, 2025
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
81
Very Walkable
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Storage
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Walk In Closets
Public Transportation
Controlled Access
Hardwood Floors
Large Windows
Downtown City Views
Virtual Walkthrough
Short Term Lease
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Large Closets
Coffee Bar
Pool Table
Near Grocery Store
Darts
Shuffle Board
Rooftop Courtyard
Community Room Featuring Free Wi-fi
On-site Maintenance
Microwave
Range / Oven
Dishwasher
Green Community
Ice Maker
Central A / C
Cable-ready
High-speed Internet
Granite Countertop
High / Vaulted Ceiling
Recently Renovated
New Property
Loft Layout
Elevator
24-hour Maintenance
Package Receiving
Stainless Steel Appliances
Clubhouse
Conference Room
Business Center
Yoga
Foosball Table
Bike Parking
Online Payments
Smoke-free Community
Online Community Portal
Restaurant
Roof Top Access
Roof Top Patio
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Park
Pet Friendly Community
Restrictions:

We can't wait to meet your furry friends! We allow two (2) pets per home with no breed or weight restrictions.There is a one-time pet fee of $300, due at move-in. Monthly pet rent is $45, per pet. Contact our leasing office for the full pet policy.

Number Limit:

2

Pet Fee: $300.0
Pet Rent: $45.0
Parking
Covered Parking
Off-street Parking
On-street Parking
Garage - Attached
More Info:

Gated parking garage available starting at $140/month. Parking spaces are assigned. Please call for full details.

Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

Available months 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,24

Application Fee:

$60.00

Security Deposit:

$500.00

Property details
Description

Historic charm meets modern loft-living in the heart of vibrant downtown Des Moines. Formerly home to The Register and Tribune for 95 years, R&T Lofts is now home to 164 high-end studio, 1 & 2 bedroom lofts and townhomes. R&T maintains iconic details of the newspaper hub with modern amenities across the 15 story tower. Take a look around and discover all this thriving community has to offer.

Additional Details
Year Built: 2017
Total Unit Count: 164
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (855) 604-8917
Property manager information
TWG Management
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Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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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 R&T Lofts by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$34,900
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$40,300
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$59,600
per year
Rent report

R&T Lofts Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 R&T Lofts      Des Moines Average
Studio
$970
$1,010
$0
$350
$700
$1,050
$1,400
1BR
$1,120
$1,023
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
2BR
$1,655
$1,060
$0
$550
$1,100
$1,650
$2,200

R&T Lofts is asking 4% less than the average studio apartment in Des Moines.

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

R&T Lofts provides 57% more square footage than the average Des Moines studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
R&T Lofts
Studio $970 $1.40 $2,909
1BR $1,120 $1.40 $3,359
2BR $1,655 $1.50 $4,965
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

Des Moines Area Community College

Drake University

Des Moines Area Community College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Iowa Methodist Medical Center 0.39 mi.
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 0.86 mi.
Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines 0.88 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
King County Fire Protection District 26 2.15 mi.
Des Moines Fire Department 3.29 mi.
Saylor Township Fire Department 3.84 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 25 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 23 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 12 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 567 to 1,262 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 studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $875 to $1,800. R&T Lofts has studio units available starting at $875, 1 bedroom units available starting at $950, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,450.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 717 Locust St in Des Moines, IA. It's 1.7 miles southwest from the center of Des Moines.
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