Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (92 Rentals)

The Meridian

418 East Grand

The Deco

LINC at Gray's Station

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity

Maxwell

R&T Lofts

Confluence on 3rd Apartments
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Randolph Apartments

The Lyon

The Elliott

Ingersoll Square Lofts

The Des Moines Building

The Fleming Building

The Edge @ Grays Landing
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City Square Lofts

Jackson Crossing

The Griffin Building

Argonne Apartments

College Hill Apartments

Harbach Lofts

The Scott at East Village
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Civic Center Court Apartments

East Village Square

Arlington Hallett

10th Street Lofts

The Plaza

Harger & Blish Building

732 19th St

933 18th St

1818 Woodland Ave

Navarre Apartments

668 19th St

672 19th St

658 17th St

829 18th St

301-307 E Court Ave

685 19th St

Linc Apartments

EMC Insurance Group
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Des Moines Studio Apartments | $962 | $680 | $1,668 |
| Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $650 | $2,157 |
| Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $765 | $2,894 |
| Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,196 | $2,943 |
| Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $1,219 | $1,563 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Largest Available Downtown Des Moines Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is found at R&T Lofts and is listed at 834 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&T Lofts | Copy | 834 Sq Ft | $950 |
| 10th Street Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | 721 Sq Ft | $865 |
| The Meridian | Merlot | 706 Sq Ft | $1,502 |
| Ingersoll Square Lofts | Phase I A1 | 665 Sq Ft | $995 |
| LINC at Gray's Station | S6 | 630 Sq Ft | $1,301 |
| City Square Lofts | S3 | 570 Sq Ft | $865 |
| The Griffin Building | Studio | 518 Sq Ft | $800 |
| Velocity | S4 | 509 Sq Ft | $1,096 |
| Jackson Crossing | Studio | 488 Sq Ft | $857 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | 485 Sq Ft | $695 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Des Moines Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Des Moines of Des Moines, IA is the Studio West Model starting from $680 at Arlington Hallett. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Des Moines is currently $962. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Hallett | Studio West | $680 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $695 |
| The Elliott | Studio | $710 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | $755 |
| Vine Street Lofts | Studio | $782 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Loop | $785 |
| Argonne Apartments | Studio B | $795 |
| The Des Moines Building | S1 | $796 |
| Flux | Mellow | $797 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Des Moines is at Arlington Hallett listed at $680.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Des Moines is $962.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Des Moines is a 834 square feet unit starting from $950 at R&T Lofts.
What is the average size for Downtown Des Moines Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown Des Moines is currently 456 sq ft.
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