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218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 400-3931
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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
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $995–$1,095Rent Pricing
  • 536–690Square 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

  • Bike Storage
  • Cityscape Views
  • Controlled Entries
  • Gigabit internet
  • Heart of downtown
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  • 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 and Drier in unit

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Fleming Building offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $995 and having 536–690 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 1 Bedroom

      From $995

      #9 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 536 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
      $995Available Now1109536$600
      $995 June 15, 20251009536$600

      Model 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

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $995

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Unit 1109 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 1109 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $995

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $995

      Unit 1009 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 1009 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $995

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $995

      From $1,095

      #7 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
      $1,095Available Now607635$600
      $1,095Available Now307635$600
      $1,095Available Now907635$600

      Model 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
      • Washer and Drier in unit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Unit 607 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
      • Washer and Drier in unit

      Unit 607 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Unit 307 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
      • Washer and Drier in unit

      Unit 307 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Unit 907 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
      • Washer and Drier in unit

      Unit 907 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      $1,095

      #10 - 1 Bedroom/1Bathroom

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 690 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable May 15

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,095 May 15, 2025510690$600

      Unit 510 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 510 Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095

      Deposit

      • $600 deposit

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,095
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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

    Lease Terms

    • 12 Month Lease
    • Short Term Lease Options

    Pet Policy

    Pet Policy - Cats

    • 2 Pet Limit
    • Up To 2 Pets Per Apartment Home.
    • $30 Monthly Pet Rent
    • 30 Lb Weight Limit
    • $200 Fee

    Pet Policy - Dogs

    • $200 Fee
    • 30 Lb Weight Limit
    • $30 Monthly Pet Rent
    • 2 Pet Limit
    • Breed Restrictions Please Call For More Details

    Fee & Deposit Info

    One-Time Fees

    • $25 Application Fee

    3D Tours

    Features and Amenities

    On-Site Services

    • Maintenance On Site
    • Property Manager On Site
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • 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

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

    Living Area Features

    • Tile Floors
    Google Map

    Map

    218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    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

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    92 / 100

    Walker’s Paradise

    Daily errands do not require a car

    Bike Score®

    61 / 100

    Bikeable

    Some bike infrastructure

    Transit Score®

    62 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    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?

    1 Bedrooms at The Fleming Building currently start from $995. Call today for more info!

    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 Value3.2

      The The Fleming Building Apartments are 30.8% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Des Moines area, and 18.4% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$995$1,438-$443-30.8%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$995$1,220-$225-18.4%

      Methodology: On 04/30/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 133 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Fleming Building (Downtown Des Moines), and 463 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 04/30/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    5.0
    2 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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    • Fleming building

      June 26, 2024
      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
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Awesome place to live

      February 11, 2021
      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.
      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Roosevelt High School

    Des Moines Independent Community
    4419 Center Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1986 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away
    4/10

    Walnut Street School

    Des Moines Independent Community
    901 Walnut Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (269 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
    3/10

    Callanan Middle School

    Des Moines Independent Community
    3010 Center Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (507 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
    3/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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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

    1100 7th Street
    2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away
    2507 University Avenue
    4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
    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

    1200 Pleasant Street
    2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away
    1111 6th Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away
    1801 Hickman Road
    4 minute drive / 2.05 miles away

    Military Bases

    19 minute drive / 8.87 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    13th St. and Grand Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away
    2101 Fluer Drive
    4 minute drive / 2.03 miles away
    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

    555 Walnut St
    1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away
    1130 E 9th St
    2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away
    1251 University Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

    The Fleming Building has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Des Moines Studio Apartments $1,047$450$2,116
    Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,220$550$3,750
    Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,312$639$3,032
    Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,630$823$3,600
    Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,370$500$2,850

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