Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (152 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with little ones, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Des Moines, this neighborhood is one of the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks, paths, and trails is critically important. Downtown Des Moines is a highly-rated residential area for parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is one of our favorite luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this part of Des Moines ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Des Moines

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Des Moines?

There are currently 98 Studio Apartments in Downtown Des Moines with rent ranges from $650 to $1,763 with an average price of $1,060.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Des Moines ranges from $565 to $2,232 with an average monthly rent of $1,404.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Moines cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Des Moines range from $660 to $3,328. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,768.

How expensive are Downtown Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,148 to $3,257 - averaging $2,166 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.