Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (93 Rentals)

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418 East Grand
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$750 - $935
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$745 - $1,305
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$750 - $1,310
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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LINC at Gray's Station
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$999 - $1,299
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$948 - $3,216
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$51
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$999 - $3,267
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
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$899 - $1,105
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$804 - $2,788
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$95
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$899 - $2,883
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$780 - $805
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$775 - $1,319
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$5
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$780 - $1,324
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
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$755 - $915
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$722 - $2,591
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$33
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$755 - $2,624
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Scott at East Village
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$828 - $1,112
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$828 - $1,668
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$828 - $1,668
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The Scott at East Village

700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Plaza
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The Plaza

300 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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659 17th St
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659 17th St

659 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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658 18th St
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658 18th St

658 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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813 Crocker St
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813 Crocker St

813 Crocker StDes Moines, IA 50309
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119 4th St
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119 4th St

119 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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751 16th St
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751 16th St

751 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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730 16th St
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730 16th St

730 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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818 18th St
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818 18th St

818 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1605 Center St
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1605 Center St

1605 Center StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1512 Park St
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1512 Park St

1512 Park StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Hillside
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Hillside

1902 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 851 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
R&T LoftsCopy851 Sq Ft$950
10th Street Lofts0BR/1.0BA721 Sq Ft$880
The MeridianMerlot706 Sq Ft$1,604
Fourth And CourtStudio674 Sq Ft$1,150
Ingersoll Square LoftsPhase I A1665 Sq Ft$995
219 E GrandStudio637 Sq Ft$1,150
LINC at Gray's StationS6630 Sq Ft$1,299
City Square LoftsS3570 Sq Ft$885
The Parker @ SeventhPRK S1A495 Sq Ft$910
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BA485 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 $969. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arlington HallettStudio West$680
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BA$695
Argonne ApartmentsStudio C$700
Pleasant CourtStudio$725
City Square LoftsS1$755
418 East GrandStudio - The Flow$780
The Des Moines BuildingStudio$780
The Scott at East VillageStudio$844
The Griffin BuildingStudio$850
10th Street Lofts0BR/1.0BA$880

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $969.

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 851 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 465 sq ft.

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