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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Des Moines Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 17, 2025

There are currently 3117 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Des Moines, IA that range in price from $600 to $2,214. Cheatom Park, King-irving Park and Carpenter are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Des Moines with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cheatom Park97$965$600
King-irving Park97$971$600
Carpenter94$950$600
Drake Park93$950$600
Haines Park Owls Head Estates84$925$600
Southwest Des Moines80$975$625
Greater South Side78$980$625
Capitol Park77$980$600
Ingleside75$925$600
McKinley School Columbus Park75$1,005$600

Largest Available Des Moines Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Des Moines, IA is found at R&T Lofts in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 834 square feet priced from $975. Sterling at Prairie Trail North in the Springwood neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 780 square feet and currently listed start at $1,354. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Des Moines:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
R&T LoftsCopy834 Sq Ft$975
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthClover Studio780 Sq Ft$1,354
The MeridianMerlot706 Sq Ft$1,590
VelocityS7701 Sq Ft$1,088
VelocityS7701 Sq Ft$1,088
Ingersoll Square LoftsPhase I A1665 Sq Ft$995
District at 6th ApartmentsMiller II649 Sq Ft$1,080
10th Street Lofts0BR/1.0BA610 Sq Ft$900
The Allure at 57Beardsley606 Sq Ft$980
The ElliottFully Furnished Studio600 Sq Ft$1,295

Cheapest Available Des Moines Studio Apartments

As of April 17, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Des Moines, IA is the Studio Model starting from $575 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. The second most affordable Des Moines Studio is the Studio Model at Village Green starting at $600 in the Drake Park neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Des Moines is currently $1,054. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Des Moines:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Studio$575
Village GreenStudio$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5$625
The Eddy0BR/1.0BA$650
1333 22nd Street0BR/1.0BA$675
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607Studio$675
Argonne ApartmentsStudio C$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudio$699
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BA$700

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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 Studio Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Des Moines is at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) listed at $575.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Des Moines is $1,054.

What is the largest available Studio Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 834 square feet unit starting from $975 at R&T Lofts.

What is the average size for Des Moines Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Des Moines is currently 478 sq ft.

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