
Gated New Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (51 Rentals)


Rowat Lofts

Cityville

High Street Lofts

Canary Lofts

Linc

District at 6th Apartments

Flux

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity
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R&T Lofts

Harbach Lofts

The Equitable Building

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

Tempo East Village

Soll

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Level
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Eagle View Lofts

219 E Grand

The Edge @ Grays Landing

City Square Lofts

The James on Grand

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

Fort Des Moines

Connolly Lofts
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Carbon 550

University Village

Hilltop Apartments

Maxwell

Brick Towne at Johnston

Keystone on 8th

Residences at 62W

Yellowbanks

Altoona Towers

Roseann Lofts

Blue Ridge Commons

Cedarbrooke Place

Cadence

Legacy Landing Apartments

Sterling at Prairie Trail North

Rising Ridge Apartments

Johnston Gardens Apartments

The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1

The Windsor
Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $450 | $2,308 |
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $565 | $2,888 |
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $583 | $3,115 |
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $500 | $3,729 |
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $500 | $2,850 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Des Moines is at Stockbridge Apartments listed at $565.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Des Moines is $1,221.
What is the largest Gated Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,419 at The Equitable Building.
What is the average size for Des Moines Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Des Moines is currently at 599 sq ft.
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