The Fleming Apartments in Des Moines, IA

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The office Hours for The Fleming 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,

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The Fleming

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

Studio–1 Bedrooms
$795-$1,045 Pricing
475–710 Square Feet

Rent Specials

$500 OFF FIRST 3 MONTHS OF RENT & $99 DEPOSIT ON 2 BEDS!!~~Spring SPECIAL at The Fleming Building! Spring into your new home with an unbeatable deal! $200 OFF your first 3 months of rent Only $99 deposit on all units! Downtown living at its finest — historic charm meets modern convenience at The Fleming Building. Limited time offer! Don't miss out! Call or DM us today to schedule a tour!

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About The Fleming

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 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
hgih
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

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Office Hours

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Currently Closed

By Appointment

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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

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

Studio
1 Bedrooms

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#8 - Studio
$875
Studio, 1 Bath, 525 sq ft
Available Now
Largest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$875 Available Now 908 525 $400
Unit 908 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
bike storage
Cityscape Views
Controlled Entries
Heart of downtown
hgih
NexGen Fiber-Optic 1 Gig Internet
No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
Open Floor Plans
Skywalk Access
Unit 908 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$875
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$875
Apartment Unit: 908Apartment Model: #8 - Studio$875Studio, 1 Bath, 525 sq ftAvailable Now
#2 - Studio
$815
Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ft
Available Jul 10
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$815 July 10, 2026 602 475 $400
Unit 602 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 602 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$815
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$815
Apartment Unit: 602Apartment Model: #2 - Studio$815Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ftAvailable July 10, 2026
#5 - Studio
$795
Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ft
Available Jul 25
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$795 July 25, 2026 805 475 $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
Apartment Unit: 805Apartment Model: #5 - Studio$795Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ftAvailable July 25, 2026
#4 - Studio
$795
Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ft
Available Aug 14
Model Gallery
Photos
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$795 August 14, 2026 604 475 $400
Unit 604 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
Off Street Parking
Open Floor Plans
Secured Entry
Skywalk Access
Unit 604 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$795
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$795
Apartment Model: #4 - Studio$795Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 604Apartment Model: #4 - Studio$795Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026
1 Bedroom
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#6 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom
$1,025
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 655 sq ft
Available Jun 12
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map View Details
$1,025 June 12, 2026 1006 655 $400 View Details Below
$1,025 June 16, 2026 806 655 $400 View Details Below
Model Amenities and Features
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
bike storage
Cityscape Views
Controlled Entries
Heart of downtown
Highrise with Commercial Concourse
No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
Open Floor Plans
Skywalk Access
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
$1,025
Deposit
$400 deposit
Unit 1006 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
bike storage
Cityscape Views
Controlled Entries
Heart of downtown
Highrise with Commercial Concourse
No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
Open Floor Plans
Skywalk Access
Unit 1006 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$1,025
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$1,025
Unit 806 Amenities and Features
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Unique Features
bike storage
Cityscape Views
Controlled Entries
Heart of downtown
Highrise with Commercial Concourse
No Cost Common Area Laundry Room
Open Floor Plans
Skywalk Access
Unit 806 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$1,025
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$1,025
Apartment Unit: 1006Apartment Model: #6 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,0251 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 655 sq ftAvailable June 12, 2026
Apartment Unit: 806Apartment Model: #6 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,0251 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 655 sq ftAvailable June 16, 2026
#7 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom
$995
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ft
Available Jul 17
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$995 July 17, 2026 907 635 $99
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
Unit Price
$995
Deposit
$99 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$995
Apartment Unit: 907Apartment Model: #7 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$9951 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable July 17, 2026
#11 - 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom
$1,045
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 710 sq ft
Available Jul 21
Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$1,045 July 21, 2026 1011 710 $400
Unit 1011 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 1011 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$1,045
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$1,045
Apartment Unit: 1011Apartment Model: #11 - 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom$1,0451 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 710 sq ftAvailable July 21, 2026
#9 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom
$895
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 536 sq ft
Available Sep 4
Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$895 September 4, 2026 409 536 $400
Unit 409 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 409 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$895
Deposit
$400 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$895
Apartment Unit: 409Apartment Model: #9 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$8951 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 536 sq ftAvailable September 4, 2026

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$875	Available Now	908	525	$400

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$815	July 10, 2026	602	475	$400

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$795	July 25, 2026	805	475	$400

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$795	August 14, 2026	604	475	$400

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	View Details
$1,025	June 12, 2026	1006	655	$400		View Details Below
$1,025	June 16, 2026	806	655	$400		View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$995	July 17, 2026	907	635	$99

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$1,045	July 21, 2026	1011	710	$400

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$895	September 4, 2026	409	536	$400

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.

Schedule a Tour

Call us at: (515) 400-3931 to schedule a tour.

3D Tours

2BR, 1BA - 1105SF

1BR, 1BA - 635SF

Studio - 465SF

Studio - 525SF

Theater Room

1BR, 1BA - 628 SF

Studio, 1BA - 416 SF

2BR, 1BA - 1,034 SF

Property Information

96 Units
11 Stories
Built in 1909

Lease Terms

12 mo
Short Term Lease Options

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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
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

Parking Fees

Garage: Parking FeeiCharged Per Vehicle.$130.00/mo

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

Unique 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
hgih
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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fleming

Where is The Fleming located?

The Fleming 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?

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

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for The Fleming 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

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at The Fleming is: $500 OFF FIRST 3 MONTHS OF RENT & $99 DEPOSIT ON 2 BEDS!!~~Spring SPECIAL at The Fleming Building! Spring into your new home with an unbeatable deal! $200 OFF your first 3 months of rent Only $99 deposit on all units! Downtown living at its finest — historic charm meets modern convenience at The Fleming Building. Limited time offer! Don't miss out! Call or DM us today to schedule a tour!.

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Nice Value3.4
The The Fleming Apartments are 24.9% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Des Moines area, and 18.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.
Rent Comparison to the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $795 $994 -$199 -20.0%
1 Bedroom $895 $1,275 -$380 -29.8%
Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $795 $928 -$133 -14.3%
1 Bedroom $895 $1,149 -$254 -22.1%
Methodology: On 06/09/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 278 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Fleming (Downtown Des Moines), and 1034 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 06/09/2026

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$795	$994	-$199	-20.0%
1 Bedroom	$895	$1,275	-$380	-29.8%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$795	$928	-$133	-14.3%
1 Bedroom	$895	$1,149	-$254	-22.1%

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0

2 Renters Reviews

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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 (269 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away

Roosevelt High School

Des Moines Independent Community School District

4419 Center Street

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1986 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away

Callanan Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District

3010 Center Street

Public School - Grades 6-8 (507 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Fleming.

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

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

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

19 minute drive / 8.87 miles away

The Fleming 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.

The Fleming has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments	$928	$480	$2,000
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,149	$480	$2,894
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,279	$648	$4,055
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,649	$685	$3,283
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,230	$560	$2,300

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Studio

#8 - Studio

$875

Availability Details

Unit 908 Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Unit 908 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

Deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

#2 - Studio

$815

Availability Details

Unit 602 Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Unit 602 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

Deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

#5 - Studio

$795

Availability Details

Unit 805 Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Unit 805 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

Deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

#4 - Studio

$795

Model Gallery

Photos

Availability Details

Unit 604 Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Unit 604 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

Deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

1 Bedroom

#6 - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

$1,025

Availability Details

Model Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price

Deposit

Unit 1006 Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Unit 1006 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

Deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

Unit 806 Amenities and Features

Kitchen

Unique Features

Unit 806 Rent and Fees