1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA(75 Rentals)

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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at R&T Lofts and is listed at 1,226 square feet priced from $1,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
R&T LoftsOp Ed 31,226 Sq Ft$1,475
VelocityA231,050 Sq Ft$1,764
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA986 Sq Ft$1,150
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityHughes973 Sq Ft$1,655
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate954 Sq Ft$1,125
LevelA11 + Den924 Sq Ft$1,488
City Square LoftsA7900 Sq Ft$1,622
Gateway Lofts1BR/1.0BA896 Sq Ft$1,330
VueA6874 Sq Ft$1,262
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$885

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $695 at Pleasant Court. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,343. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$695
Gateway Hill- 1731 High St.1BR/1.0BA$750
Civic Center Court Apartments1BR - Apply Now$850
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom$865
The ElmhurstModel C$885
Metro Lofts1 Bedroom$927
R&T LoftsCaption$950
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsCascade$951
The Des Moines BuildingA2$965
Court Ave LoftsCA-A1$975

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

5.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Des Moines is at Pleasant Court listed at $695.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $1,343.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 1,226 square feet unit starting from $1,475 at R&T Lofts.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently 1,022 sq ft.

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