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- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- (515) 400-4703Please Call for Rates
- 330–964Square Feet
Rent Specials
NOW LEASING for the 20262027 School Year! Reach out to our leasing team today to secure your new apartment at Canary Lofts!
About Canary Lofts
Experience contemporary living at its finest at Canary Lofts, ideally situated near Drake University. Our apartments in Des Moines, IA feature modern designs, elegant finishes, and upscale amenities that cater to your lifestyle. Choose from one of our studios, one, or two-bedroom layouts, each thoughtfully crafted with 9-foot ceilings, in-unit washers and dryers, key fob access for enhanced security, and stylish vinyl plank flooring. As a resident of our pet-friendly community, you'll enjoy exclusive access to a stunning rooftop sky deck, a chic sky lounge, a fitness center, and a pet spaamong other exceptional amenities that elevate your living experience. Our loft apartments in Des Moines seamlessly blend style and functionality. Experience thoughtfully designed interiors, spacious living areas, and modern fixtures that elevate your everyday living. Complementing your home are meticulously landscaped grounds and inviting community spaces, perfect for hosting friends and family. Words can only convey so much - come see for yourself! Stop by or give us a call today to schedule your personal tour of the irresistible Canary Lofts apartments!
Canary Lofts is located in the Drake Neighborhood and 50311 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Indigo Living
Unique Features and Amenities
- 9-Foot Ceiling Height
- Close to Shopping & Restaurants
- Controlled Access with Key Fob Entry
- Customizable PAX closets
- Demonstration kitchen
- Directly across from Drake University
- In-Home Washer and Dryer
- Perfect location
- pet-friendly
- Premium quality, soft-close cabinets
- Rooftop skydeck
- SkyLounge
- Vinyl Plank Flooring
Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Canary Lofts offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments having 330–964 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Studio
S1 - Studio A
Studio, 1 Bath, 330 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability S1 - Studio A 330 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: S1 - Studio ACall For RatesStudio, 1 Bath, 330 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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S1 - Studio A - Floorplan 2 S2 - Studio B
Studio, 1 Bath, 460 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability S2 - Studio B 460 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: S2 - Studio BCall For RatesStudio, 1 Bath, 460 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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S2 - Studio B - Floorplan 2 S3 - Studio C
Studio, 1 Bath, 460 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability S3 - Studio C 460 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: S3 - Studio CCall For RatesStudio, 1 Bath, 460 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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S3 - Studio C - Floorplan 2 S4 - Studio D
Studio, 1 Bath, 528 sq ftLargest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability S4 - Studio D 528 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: S4 - Studio DCall For RatesStudio, 1 Bath, 528 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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S4 - Studio D - Floorplan 2 1 Bedroom
A1 - Alcove A
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 462 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A1 - Alcove A 462 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: A1 - Alcove ACall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 462 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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A1 - Alcove A - Floorplan 2 A2 - Alcove D
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 520 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A2 - Alcove D 520 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: A2 - Alcove DCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 520 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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A2 - Alcove D - Floorplan 2 A3 - Alcove C
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 526 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A3 - Alcove C 526 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: A3 - Alcove CCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 526 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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A3 - Alcove C - Floorplan 2 A4 - Alcove D
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A4 - Alcove D 540 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: A4 - Alcove DCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftUnavailable![]()
A4 - Alcove D - Floorplan 1 ![]()
A4 - Alcove D - Floorplan 2 A5 -Alcove E
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 555 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A5 -Alcove E 555 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: A5 -Alcove ECall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 555 sq ftUnavailable![]()
A5 -Alcove E - Floorplan 1 ![]()
A5 -Alcove E - Floorplan 2 A6 - Alcove F
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 555 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A6 - Alcove F 555 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: A6 - Alcove FCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 555 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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A6 - Alcove F - Floorplan 2 2 Bedrooms
Floorplan B1
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 815 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B1 815 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B1Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 815 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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B1 - Floorplan 2 Floorplan B3
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 962 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B3 962 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B3Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 962 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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B3 - Floorplan 2 Floorplan B2
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 962 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B2 962 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B2Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 962 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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B2 - Floorplan 2 Floorplan B6
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 964 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B6 964 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B6Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 964 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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B6 - Floorplan 2 Floorplan B5
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 964 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B5 964 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B5Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 964 sq ftUnavailable![]()
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B5 - Floorplan 2 Floorplan B4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 964 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B4 964 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Quartz Countertops
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B4Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 964 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B4 - Floorplan 1 ![]()
B4 - Floorplan 2
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- 135 Units
- 4 Stories
- Built in 2021
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Lease Terms
- 9 - 13 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$345
- Utility Service FeeiUtility Service Fee $24.95 Charged per unit$25
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$70
Utilities & Essentials
- Trash FeeiCharged per unit$17/mo
- 2024 PestiCharged per unit$8/mo
- Monthly Utility FeeiMonthly Utility Fee $7.45 Charged per unit$8/mo
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- Cat FeeiCharged per Pet$425
- Cat RentiCharged per Pet$60/mo
- Dog FeeiCharged per Pet$425
- Dog RentiCharged per Pet$60/mo
- 2 Pet Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
Cat
Dog
Cats
Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered
Dogs
Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered
Parking Info and Fees
- Other
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Pet Washing Station
- Property Manager On Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Key Fob Entry
Community Features
- Lounge
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Sundeck
- Roof Terrace
- Controlled Access
- Deck
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
Interior Features
- Sprinkler System
- Tub/Shower
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wi Fi
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Area Features
- Window Coverings
- Double Pane Windows
- Vinyl Flooring
Student Features
- Walk To Campus

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- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks

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Hours and Contact Info
| Monday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canary Lofts
Where is Canary Lofts located?
Canary Lofts is located at 2530 University Ave near the Drake area of Des Moines, IA
What is the current rent range at Canary Lofts?
Call us today for rates on the Studio to 2 options at Canary Lofts
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Canary Lofts are
- Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at Canary Lofts is: NOW LEASING for the 20262027 School Year! Reach out to our leasing team today to secure your new apartment at Canary Lofts!.
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Nearby Schools
Callanan Middle School
Hubbell Elementary
Roosevelt High School
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Canary Lofts.
Big Box and Retail
Staples
Aldi
Petco
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Hy-Vee
Price Chopper
Save-A-Lot
Hospitals
Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Broadlawns Medical Center
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Military Bases
Camp Dodge
Parks and Recreation
Canary Lofts has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Holiday Aquatic Center , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.
Shopping Centers
Canary Lofts has 5 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $917 | $490 | $2,928 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $597 | $4,023 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $648 | $2,894 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $685 | $2,863 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $655 | $7,462 |
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