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The Lyon


660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

335 - 995 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Floor plans
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,095
335 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: VareCo 660 E 5th LLC
214 (Furnished Unit)
$1,095
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$947 - $1,195
550 ft2
3 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
Unit 311
$947
Available Mar 5th, 2026
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203 (furnished)
$1,195
Available Mar 20th, 2026
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Unit 604
$947
Available May 7th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,497
995 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: LivLavender (DSM)
B110
$1,497
Available Now
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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 - 500

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!

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Total Unit Count: 142
Last Updated: Updated 3 hours ago
Contact Number: (888) 968-6893
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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.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$37,000
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$53,900
per year
Rent report

The Lyon Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 The Lyon      Des Moines Average
1BR
$1,030
$1,127
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
2BR
$1,497
$1,165
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000

The Lyon is asking 9% less 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 15% less per month.

The Lyon provides 18% less square footage than the average Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Lyon
1BR $1,030 $1.90 $3,089
2BR $1,497 $1.50 $4,491
Des Moines Average
Studio $983 $2.20 $2,950
1BR $1,127 $1.70 $3,382
2BR $1,165 $1.30 $3,494
3BR $1,419 $1.20 $4,256
4BR $1,761 $1.10 $5,283

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 509 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
17% 34% 40% 8% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 212
1BR 438
2BR 509
3BR 103
4BR 16
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 4 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. 1 unit is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 550 to 995 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 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 $947 to $1,497. The Lyon has 1 bedroom units available starting at $947 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,497.
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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