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(515) 400-3931
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218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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The Fleming Building

218 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 400-3931
The Fleming Building in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $795-$1,045 Pricing
  • 475–710 Square Feet

About The Fleming Building

The Fleming Building is an 11-story historic property commonly referred to as Iowa's first Skyscraper! Designed and built in 1909 by the world-renowned architect Daniel Burnham, who also designed the Flat Iron Building in Manhattan and Union Station in Washington D.C., The Fleming is located in the Central Business District in downtown Des Moines at 604 Walnut. Redeveloped in 2014, Apartment rentals range from studio units to spacious two bedroom units with spectacular urban views. The building offers sky walk connections to the city's best restaurants and businesses.

The Fleming Building is located in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood and 50309 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Kouri Management Inc.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 3 Fast Elevators
  • bike storage
  • Cityscape Views
  • Controlled Entries
  • Corner Unit
  • Dryer
  • Easy Trash Chute on Every Floor
  • Free Bike Storage
  • Gigabit Internet
  • Heart of downtown
  • Highrise with Commercial Concourse
  • In unit washer and drier
  • NexGen Fiber-Optic 1 Gig Internet
  • No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
  • Off Street Parking
  • Open Floor Plans
  • Secured Entry
  • Skywalk Access
  • Washer
  • Washer and Drier in unit

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Fleming Building offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $795 and having 475–710 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    #5 - Studio

    $795

    Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ft
    Available Jul 25

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $795 July 25, 2026805475$400

    Unit 805 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • bike storage
    • Cityscape Views
    • Controlled Entries
    • Heart of downtown
    • Highrise with Commercial Concourse
    • NexGen Fiber-Optic 1 Gig Internet
    • No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
    • Open Floor Plans
    • Skywalk Access

    Unit 805 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $795

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $795

    #3 - Studio

    $815

    Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ft
    Available Aug 14

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $815 August 14, 2026503475$400

    Unit 503 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • bike storage
    • Cityscape Views
    • Controlled Entries
    • Heart of downtown
    • Highrise with Commercial Concourse
    • NexGen Fiber-Optic 1 Gig Internet
    • No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
    • Open Floor Plans
    • Skywalk Access

    Unit 503 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $815

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $815
  • 1 Bedroom

    #11 - 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom

    $1,045

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 710 sq ft
    Available Aug 14

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,045 August 14, 2026311710$400

    Unit 311 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • bike storage
    • Cityscape Views
    • Controlled Entries
    • Heart of downtown
    • Highrise with Commercial Concourse
    • In unit washer and drier
    • NexGen Fiber-Optic 1 Gig Internet
    • No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
    • Open Floor Plans
    • Skywalk Access

    Unit 311 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,045

    Deposit

    • $400 deposit

    Unit Description

    710 Square foot 1 Bedroom corner unit gives you plenty of space to enjoy the view. Experience downtown living in a true Des Moines landmark. The Fleming Building—designed by famed architect Daniel Burnham—is Iowa’s first skyscraper, located at 604 Walnut Street in the Central Business District. With direct skywalk access, you're steps from top restaurants, shops, and offices. Details at a Glance: Deposit: $400 (reserves unit for up to 21 days with approved application) Utilities: Tenant pays electric, gas, and water/sewer; trash service included Pets: $200 non-refundable fee + $30/month per pet Max 2 pets, 30 lb weight limit for dogs Breed restrictions: No pit bulls, rottweilers, or dalmatians

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,045
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 96 Units
  • 11 Stories
  • Built in 1909

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo
  • Short Term Lease Options

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged Per Unit.$600.00
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged Per Applicant.$40.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
30 lbs. Weight Limit
Comments:

Max of 2. Up to 2 pets per apartment home.

Dog
Pet DepositiMax of 2. Charged per Pet.$0.00
One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00
Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
30 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

Breed Restrictions- please call for more details

Comments:

Max of 2.

Parking Fees

Garage
Parking FeeiCharged Per Vehicle.$130.00/mo
Comments:

Emc garage nearby.

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
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Corporate Housing
  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Controlled Access

Recreation and Fitness

  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

  • Windows
  • Tub/Shower
  • Heating
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Tile Floors
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218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Frequently Asked Questions about The Fleming Building

Where is The Fleming Building located?

The Fleming Building is located at 218 6th Ave near the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at The Fleming Building?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at The Fleming Building currently range from $795 to $1,045

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Fleming Building are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The The Fleming Building Apartments are 18.85% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Des Moines area, and 12.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$795$1,001-$206-20.6%
    1 Bedroom$1,045$1,261-$216-17.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$795$933-$138-14.8%
    1 Bedroom$1,045$1,156-$111-9.6%

    Methodology: On 07/11/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 277 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Fleming Building (Downtown Des Moines), and 1046 other apartment communities in Des Moines using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 07/11/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0
2 Renters Reviews

Fleming building

June 26, 2024 - Review from Apartments.com
This is a great place to live it’s very quiet clean close to stores AC works great for those hot days if anything goes wrong they are right here to fix it I love my apartment carol

Awesome place to live

February 11, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
Loved this place. I had an awesome one bedroom corner apartment on the 11th floor and it was just gorgeous. Best apartment I have lived in so far.

Nearby Schools

Walnut Street School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
901 Walnut Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (209 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
4/10

Callanan Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
3010 Center Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (441 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
3/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Fleming Building.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
5 minute drive / 2.6 miles away

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
6 minute drive / 3.09 miles away

Menards

6000 SE 14th St
9 minute drive / 4.22 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
4 minute drive / 2.31 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
3 minute drive / 1.23 miles away

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
6 minute drive / 3.08 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
4 minute drive / 2.05 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

19 minute drive / 8.87 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
4 minute drive / 2.03 miles away

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
6 minute drive / 3.09 miles away

The Fleming Building has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , Greenwood Park, James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

The Kaleidoscope At The Hub

555 Walnut St
1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away

MacVilay Plaza

1130 E 9th St
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

City View Properties

1251 University Ave
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

The Fleming Building has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Downtown Farmers Market

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $695
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Downtown Des Moines

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $630
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Cheatom Park

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $480
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $933$480$1,987
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,156$480$4,064
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,291$648$4,055
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,733$655$3,224
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,321$500$2,500

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