
New 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (107 Rentals)


The Aston East Village

Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

Rowat Lofts Apartments

High Street Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

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Tempo East Village

Vue
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District at 6th Apartments

Soll

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity

Maxwell

R&T Lofts

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Equitable Building
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Canary Lofts

Flux

Level

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

Park Indy Rowhomes!

The Deco

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing
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The Residences at River View

Fort Des Moines

Wilkins Bldg

Water Trail Row

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

The 44 DSM

Union at Rivers Edge

Flats on 5th

University Village
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Forest Avenue Village

Harbach Lofts

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Forest Ave Townhomes

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The Winford Apartments

The James on Grand

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430 E Locust St, Unit 430 East Locust #4

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4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment

The Klein Building

Linc Apartments
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $962 | $480 | $2,061 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $480 | $5,877 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $655 | $2,872 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $2,500 |
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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
May 14, 2025Many residents prefer the western suburbs or more distant communities like Indianola, Boone, Ames, or Newton. Certainly those are all viable options.I would never pick Des Moines for its schools, for example. But the city has many fine neighborhoods which are worth a look.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Des Moines is at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I listed at $548.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is $1,190.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 1,090 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mezzo on Walnut.
What is the average size for Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Des Moines is currently 675 sq ft.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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