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 City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,642. 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$1,642
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDickens1,010 Sq Ft$1,730
The ElliottFully Furnished 1 BDRM1,000 Sq Ft$1,295
Riverpoint LoftsA12944 Sq Ft$1,059
The MeridianRose941 Sq Ft$1,818
VueA8939 Sq Ft$1,209
Ballyard LoftsA8 - Grandslam872 Sq Ft$1,300
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA851 Sq Ft$1,065
Gateway Lofts1BR/1.0BA848 Sq Ft$1,320
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 1x1 670-700 Model starting from $650 at Stockbridge Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $1,308. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-700$650
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 630$775
The Elliott1 Bedroom$775
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom$799
Civic Center Court Apartments1BR - Apply Now$800
East Village Square1x1-676$850
The ElmhurstModel C$865
Riverpoint LoftsA1$875
718 18th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath$895
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-11$897

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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 Stockbridge Apartments listed at $650.

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 $1,308.

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 $1,642 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 600 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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