1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (96 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 Mezzo on Walnut and is listed at 1,090 square feet priced from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mezzo on WalnutScala1,090 Sq Ft$2,150
VelocityA221,050 Sq Ft$1,806
VelocityA221,050 Sq Ft$1,806
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityFitzgerald962 Sq Ft$1,691
LINC at Gray's StationA24952 Sq Ft$1,699
LevelA11 - With Den915 Sq Ft$1,495
Gateway Lofts1BR/1.0BA853 Sq Ft$1,325
VueA5849 Sq Ft$1,318
The MeridianProsecco837 Sq Ft$1,823
The ElmhurstModel C600 Sq Ft$865

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 Aria 3 Model starting from $350 at Mezzo on Walnut. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,301. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mezzo on WalnutAria 3$350
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-700$650
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
722 18th St1x1$845
East Village Square1x1-676$850
The Des Moines Building1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$864
The ElmhurstModel C$865
High Street BrickstoneOne Bedroom$885
Madison Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$895

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 Mezzo on Walnut listed at $350.

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 $1,301.

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 1,090 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mezzo on Walnut.

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 1,080 sq ft.

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