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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 25, 2025

There are currently 10836 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Des Moines, IA that range in price from $565 to $3,690. Cheatom Park, King-irving Park and Carpenter are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Des Moines with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cheatom Park295$1,265$565
King-irving Park285$1,279$565
Carpenter268$1,280$565
Drake Park268$1,280$565
Southwest Des Moines267$1,242$565
McKinley School Columbus Park261$1,300$565
Capitol Park249$1,300$565
East Village248$1,300$565
Greater South Side247$1,275$565
Gray's Lake246$1,273$565

Largest Available Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 1,282 square feet priced from $1,775. Tempo East Village has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,203 square feet and currently listed start at $2,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Des Moines:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,775
Tempo East VillageKenmare (1 Bedroom RT Type 4)1,203 Sq Ft$2,695
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,300
Somerfield Village Center Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1,071 Sq Ft$1,100
The Gardens Independent Plus1 Bedroom with Den1,050 Sq Ft$2,880
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
R&T LoftsSource989 Sq Ft$1,300

Cheapest Available Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 25, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Des Moines, IA is the Standard 1 Bed Model starting from $577 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. The second most affordable Des Moines 1 Bedroom is the A2 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Melbourne starting at $627 in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Des Moines is currently $1,228. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Des Moines:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed$577
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted$627
Plaza ManorCedar$637
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA$650
Rosemont PlaceA1$664
Sherwood GlenKirklees$674
Lenox PropertiesDrake$675
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$675
The Pointe on Fleur1x1$685
Park Forest1x1 630$695

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Des Moines Overview

It’s likely that you only really hear about Des Moines every four years when the presidential caucuses kick off in this city. But that’s only part of the great culture and history of Des Moines. It’s over 150 years old and in that time has grown to be a Midwestern hub of culture and commerce. If you’re in the insurance industry, Des Moines is the absolute best place to live as it is the home of several large insurance companies. Des Moines isn’t just for insurance people, though, it’s a city that keeps growing, and it’s even been attracting more and more young people. If you’re looking for apartments in Des Moines, this must be an exciting time in your life because Des Moines is a great (not to mention inexpensive) place to live.

Why live in Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines is a constantly underrated city. It’s not the most talked about city, but it sure has a lot going on! It’s the home of several professional minor league sports teams, including the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League. Des Moines is also a smart city. It has an impressive public school system and houses five colleges and universities. Iowa’s work force, including that of Des Moines, ranks as one of the best educated in the country due to its 80% high school graduation rate. Des Moines’ real claim to fame is its importance in the presidential election, many candidates set up campaign offices here due to its position as the site of the first caucuses.

Des Moines, IA
Population: 216,853

Ranked #101

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Des Moines is at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) listed at $577.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is $1,228.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,775 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Des Moines is currently 635 sq ft.

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