3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (24 Rentals)

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524 Indianola Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

524 Indianola Rd

524 Indianola RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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1617 Woodland Ave
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1617 Woodland Ave

1617 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Whiteline Lofts
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Whiteline Lofts

120 SW 5th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
3 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Fifth
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The Fifth

422 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50301

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Largest Available Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at 5Fifty5 and is listed at 2,210 square feet priced from $2,749. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
5Fifty5C32,210 Sq Ft$2,749
LINC at Gray's StationC91,690 Sq Ft$2,499
7th Street BrownstonesC11,559 Sq Ft$2,226
VueC91,493 Sq Ft$1,821
VelocityC21,433 Sq Ft$2,366

Cheapest Available Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model starting from $1,522 at Union at Rivers Edge. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $2,073. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Union at Rivers Edge3 Bed 2 Bath$1,522
VueC5$1,621
The Edge @ Grays LandingC1-Affordable$1,681
Jackson Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- Accessible$1,684
AP Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,835

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Downtown Des Moines is at Union at Rivers Edge listed at $1,522.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $2,073.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 2,210 square feet unit starting from $2,749 at 5Fifty5.

What is the average size for Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently 1,850 sq ft.

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