1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (86 Rentals)

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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,455. 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$1,455
10th Street Lofts1BR/2.0BA1,167 Sq Ft$1,250
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
VelocityA201,026 Sq FtCall for Rates
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,714
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$1,789
LevelA11 - With Den915 Sq Ft$1,495

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $695 at Delester- 811 16th St.. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,460. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Delester- 811 16th St.1BR/1.0BA$695
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
East Village Square1x1-676$850
Civic Center Court Apartments1BR - Apply Now$850
Madison Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$900
Ballyard LoftsA1 - Homeplate Club$908
The Scott at East Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Corner$952
R&T LoftsScoop$975
Metro Lofts1 Bedroom$975

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Des Moines is at Delester- 811 16th St. listed at $695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $1,460.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,455 at City Square Lofts.

What is the average size for Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently 805 sq ft.

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