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$1,976
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1161 26th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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The Plaza
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The Plaza

300 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Co-Op
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Co-Op

4004 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1082 21st St
Studio Apartments

1082 21st St

1082 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1507 12th St
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1507 12th St

1507 12th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1132 44th Pl
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1132 44th Pl

1132 44th PlDes Moines, IA 50311
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Droukas Court
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Droukas Court

1236-1238 E 12th StDes Moines, IA 50316

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672 19th St
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672 19th St

672 19th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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4210 E 29th St
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4210 E 29th St

4210 E 29th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3509 Grand Ave
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3509 Grand Ave

3509 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1124 26th St
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1124 26th St

1124 26th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3001 Grand Ave
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3001 Grand Ave

3001 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1222 E Emma Ave
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1222 E Emma Ave

1222 E Emma AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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813 Crocker St
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813 Crocker St

813 Crocker StDes Moines, IA 50309
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915 28th St
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915 28th St

915 28th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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620 E 16th St
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620 E 16th St

620 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1605 Center St
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1605 Center St

1605 Center StDes Moines, IA 50314
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4323 Grand Ave
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4323 Grand Ave

4323 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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2525 Lincoln Ave
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2525 Lincoln Ave

2525 Lincoln AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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650 18th St
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650 18th St

650 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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4334 Grand Ave
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4334 Grand Ave

4334 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many 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 Studio Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Des Moines is at Village Green listed at $600.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Des Moines is $933.

What is the largest available Studio Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 716 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at R&T Lofts.

What is the average size for Des Moines Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Des Moines is currently 458 sq ft.

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