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The Lyon Apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA
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The Lyon


660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

449 - 1,045 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$797
449 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
B201
$797
Available Jun 24th, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,300
566 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
Unit 108
$1,300
Available Now
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Unit 111
$1,300
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$897
550 ft2
5 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
Unit 911
$897
Available Now
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Unit 1011
$897
Available Jun 25th, 2025
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Unit 508
$897
Available Jun 27th, 2025
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Unit 1109
$897
Available Aug 8th, 2025
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Unit 1110
$897
Available Aug 8th, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,347
738 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
Unit 113
$1,347
Available Jun 1st, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,047
680 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
Unit 206
$1,047
Available Jun 28th, 2025
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Unit 806
$1,047
Available Jul 25th, 2025
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,697
1045 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
Unit 100
$1,697
Available Jul 21st, 2025
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,697
995 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
B110
$1,697
Available Aug 7th, 2025
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
85
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
50
Good Transit
Bike Score®
63
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Furnished
Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Internet Included
Water Included
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Smoke-free Community
Quartz Countertops
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Surface Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $350
Property details
Description

Located in the historic East Village, The Lyon is a modern community with finishes that speaks for itself; warm woods mixed with quartz countertops, stainless appliances and premium flooring. These finishes coupled with unparalleled views, create an atmosphere that perfectly suits any lifestyle. Enjoy the Lyon’s advantageous location adjacent to downtown and freeway access. The Lyon is conveniently located close to Dart’s D-Line Trolley/ Downtown Shuttle route, nearby bike trail, and Brenton Skating Plaza. Your new home at The Lyon is just minutes from Historic East Village’s hottest dining, shopping and entertainment!

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 142
Last Updated: Updated 2 minutes ago
Contact Number: (515) 218-9398
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications Corp. 1000.0 50.0
Mediacom Communications Corp. 100.0 10.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
CenturyLink, Inc. 60.0 5.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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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 The Lyon by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$28,700
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$37,900
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$61,100
per year
Rent report

The Lyon Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 The Lyon      Des Moines Average
Studio
$797
$1,028
$0
$350
$700
$1,050
$1,400
1BR
$1,053
$992
$0
$350
$700
$1,050
$1,400
2BR
$1,697
$1,041
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400

The Lyon is asking 22% less than the average studio apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 4% less per month.

The Lyon provides 10% less square footage than the average Des Moines studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Lyon
Studio $797 $1.80 $2,391
1BR $1,053 $1.80 $3,158
2BR $1,697 $1.70 $5,091
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

Des Moines Area Community College

Drake University

Des Moines Area Community College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines 0.66 mi.
Iowa Lutheran Hospital 0.68 mi.
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 0.7 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
King County Fire Protection District 26 1.46 mi.
Des Moines Fire Department 2.53 mi.
Saylor Township Fire Department 3.02 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 13 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 9 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 3 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 449 to 1,045 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 $797 to $1,697. The Lyon has studio units available starting at $797, 1 bedroom units available starting at $897, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,697.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 660 E 5th St in Des Moines, IA. It's 0.8 miles southwest from the center of Des Moines.
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