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319 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 305-2693
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The Griffin Building

319 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 305-2693
The Griffin Building in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $800-$1,295Pricing
  • 518–895Square Feet

About The Griffin Building

Located at 319 7th St in Des Moines, this community is perfectly situated for work or play. The leasing team will assist you in finding your perfect home. At Griffin Building Apartments you'll feel right at home.

The Griffin Building is located in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood and 50309 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Knapp Properties, LC.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Griffin Building offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $800 and having 518–895 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    $800

    Studio, 1 Bath, 518 sq ft
    Available Nov 5

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $800 November 5, 20258518

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Unit 8 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $800

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $800
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 628 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom628 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

    $1,295

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 895 sq ft
    Available Dec 5

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,295 December 5, 2025602895

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer/Dryer

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Unit 602 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,295

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,295
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

  • 6, 12 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 Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$50
Due at Move-In
Deposit400.00

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

Cat Deposit$200
Cat Rent$25/mo

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

| Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

Other

Features and Amenities

Community Features

  • Elevator

Interior Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher

Living Area Features

  • Window Coverings
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319 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday8:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
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 Griffin Building

Where is The Griffin Building located?

The Griffin Building is located at 319 7th St near the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at The Griffin Building?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Griffin Building currently range from $800 to $1,295

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Griffin Building are
  • Monday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • 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 Griffin Building Apartments are 17.45% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Des Moines area, and 4.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$800$965-$165-17.1%
    2 Bedroom$1,295$1,576-$281-17.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$800$921-$121-13.1%
    2 Bedroom$1,295$1,235+$604.9%

    Methodology: On 10/04/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 261 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Griffin Building (Downtown Des Moines), and 1061 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 10/04/2025

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Nearby Schools

Callanan Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
3010 Center Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (507 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
3/10

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
4/10

Roosevelt High School

Des Moines Independent Community
4419 Center Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1986 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.7 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Griffin Building.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
6 minute drive / 2.87 miles away

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
7 minute drive / 3.29 miles away

Autozone

1123 Army Post Rd
9 minute drive / 4.36 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.55 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
5 minute drive / 2.57 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
5 minute drive / 2.43 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
5 minute drive / 2.63 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

18 minute drive / 8.62 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
1 minute drive / 0.35 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
5 minute drive / 2.58 miles away

The Griffin Building has 5 parks within 5.0 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 / 0.4 miles away

Ingersoll Square

1905 Ingersoll Ave
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

City View Properties

1251 University Ave
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

The Griffin Building has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $921$560$2,146
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,116$547$3,128
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,235$648$4,000
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,569$685$3,209
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,418$655$10,000+

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