2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (225 Rentals)

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418 East Grand
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$1,190 - $1,310
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$805 - $1,245
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$810 - $1,250
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Matilda 235 Townhomes
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$2,200 - $2,893
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$2,167 - $2,860
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$33

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$2,200 - $2,893
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Matilda 235 Townhomes

1201 Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Canary Lofts
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$1,675 - $1,775
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$885 - $1,770
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$890 - $1,775
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Vue
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$1,369 - $1,609
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$1,275 - $2,037
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$51

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$1,326 - $2,088
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Vue

922 8th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
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$1,745 - $1,895
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$804 - $2,712
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$95

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$899 - $2,807
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$1,249 - $1,339
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$769 - $1,334
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$774 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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LINC at Gray's Station
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$1,495 - $2,449
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$948 - $2,987
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$51

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$999 - $3,038
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Soll
$1,606 - $1,816
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$896 - $2,191
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$103

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$999 - $2,294
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Tempo East Village
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$1,700 - $1,755
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$1,050 - $1,700
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$55

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$1,105 - $1,755
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 20

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,836
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$694 - $2,633
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$33

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$727 - $2,666
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Level
$1,440 - $2,272
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$1,218 - $2,834
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$116

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$1,334 - $2,950
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3

Level

220 Maple StDes Moines, IA 50309
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5Fifty5
$2,523 - $3,112
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$2,515 - $3,664
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$2,523 - $3,672
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 25

5Fifty5

555 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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E300

300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Drake
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$825 - $860
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$630 - $795
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$65

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$695 - $860
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The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Carpenter area of Des Moines, IA is found at Matilda 235 Townhomes and is listed at 2,205 square feet priced from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Matilda 235 TownhomesB12,205 Sq Ft$2,200
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA1,600 Sq Ft$1,200
R&T LoftsNameplate1,569 Sq Ft$1,800
The James on GrandFloor Plan H1,403 Sq Ft$3,514
The Equitable BuildingPendergast1,390 Sq Ft$1,631
4000 INGERSOLLFloor Plan B - 1377 SF 2 Bedro1,377 Sq Ft$2,514
City Square LoftsB13 - Loft1,320 Sq Ft$1,836
The ElmhurstModel A1,300 Sq Ft$1,300
LINC at Gray's StationB141,280 Sq Ft$2,399
3000 Grand Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath1,130 Sq Ft$1,170

Cheapest Available Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Carpenter of Des Moines, IA is the 2/1 - Classic Model starting from $747 at Clover Creek. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Carpenter is currently $1,497. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic$747
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba$795
The DrakeC2$825
Lenox PropertiesRoosevelt$850
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$850
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$850
Beaverdale Housing LLC2 bed 1 bath$870
New Haven Apartments2x1$900
Village on Grand2 B 1 B$900
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom$935

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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Des Moines. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Carpenter Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Carpenter with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Carpenter is at Clover Creek listed at $747.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Carpenter Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Carpenter is $1,497.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Carpenter Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carpenter is a 2,205 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Matilda 235 Townhomes.

What is the average size for Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Carpenter is currently 1,033 sq ft.

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