1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (102 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
VelocityA201,026 Sq Ft$1,826
VelocityA201,026 Sq Ft$1,826
LINC at Gray's StationA251,000 Sq Ft$1,665
R&T LoftsSource989 Sq Ft$1,175
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityFitzgerald961 Sq Ft$1,586
The Equitable BuildingWaltz860 Sq Ft$1,386
The MeridianProsecco837 Sq Ft$1,705
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Affordable682 Sq Ft$982
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 1 Bedroom Model starting from $799 at Pleasant Court. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,282. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Stockbridge ApartmentsAppling$800
722 18th St1x1$845
The ElmhurstModel C$865
The Des Moines Building1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$884
High Street BrickstoneOne Bedroom$885
East Village SquareAndre -Affordable$900
The Parker @ SeventhPRK A1 Artisan$915
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-11$947
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom Corner$947

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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 Pleasant Court listed at $799.

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 $1,282.

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 730 sq ft.

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