1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (80 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 City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,673. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,673
R&T LoftsEditor1,147 Sq Ft$1,475
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityFitzgerals-Affordable962 Sq Ft$1,402
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,095
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,766
LevelA11 + Den915 Sq Ft$1,488
The Des Moines BuildingA10897 Sq Ft$1,191
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA863 Sq Ft$1,100
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 CA-A1 - Income Restricted Model starting from $745 at Court Ave Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,377. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Court Ave LoftsCA-A1 - Income Restricted$745
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
East Village Square1x1-676$850
Civic Center Court Apartments1BR - Apply Now$875
The ElmhurstModel C$885
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-11$897
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Affordable$899
The Des Moines BuildingA3$976
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted$985

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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 Court Ave Lofts listed at $745.

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 $1,377.

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 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,673 at City Square 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 1,012 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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