2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (74 Rentals)

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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at The Meridian and is listed at 1,461 square feet priced from $2,558. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The MeridianChampagne1,461 Sq Ft$2,558
Rocket Transfer LoftsVega1,399 Sq Ft$1,605
The ElmhurstModel A1,300 Sq Ft$1,300
Clemens BuildingB8 - Loft1,223 Sq Ft$1,818
Ballyard LoftsC1 - Owners Suite1,198 Sq Ft$1,368
VelocityB101,197 Sq FtCall for Rates
LevelB61,192 Sq Ft$1,938
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom1,177 Sq Ft$1,154
LincB81,175 Sq Ft$1,822
VelocityB71,171 Sq Ft$1,990

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the CA-C1 - Income Restricted Model starting from $870 at Court Ave Lofts. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,771. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Court Ave LoftsCA-C1 - Income Restricted$870
Riverpoint LoftsB2$875
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom$960
Pleasant Court2 Bedroom$995
The Scott at East VillageTwo Bedroom$1,012
The Des Moines BuildingB3 - Income Restricted$1,100
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,135
VueB2$1,139
Metro Lofts2 Bedroom$1,145
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom$1,154

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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 2 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Des Moines is at Court Ave Lofts listed at $870.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $1,771.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 1,461 square feet unit starting from $2,558 at The Meridian.

What is the average size for Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently 1,178 sq ft.

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