1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (223 Rentals)

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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Carpenter area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,370. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
City Square LoftsA81,282 Sq Ft$1,370
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,250
VelocityA191,012 Sq Ft$1,607
VelocityA191,012 Sq Ft$1,607
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,667
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate961 Sq Ft$1,250
CityvilleArtisan- A9960 Sq Ft$1,585
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,785
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom800 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Carpenter of Des Moines, IA is the Standard 1 Bed Model starting from $547 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM). The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Carpenter is currently $1,315. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed$547
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$675
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$695
Lenox PropertiesDrake$695
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 36071 bedroom$700
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA$725
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$730
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 630$730
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom$730

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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Carpenter Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Carpenter Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Carpenter with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Carpenter is at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) listed at $547.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Carpenter Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Carpenter is $1,315.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Carpenter Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carpenter is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,370 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Carpenter is currently 918 sq ft.

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