
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $1,200 (73 Rentals)


Cityville on 9th

LINC at Gray's Station

418 East Grand

The Parker

The Deco

High Street Lofts

Velocity

Maxwell

R&T Lofts
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Lyon

The Fleming Building

The Des Moines Building

Ingersoll Square

East Village Square

Metro Lofts

Flux

Randolph Apartments
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The Elliott

Vine Street Lofts

City Square Lofts

The Griffin Building

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

Ballyard Lofts

AP Lofts

E300

Argonne Apartments
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Court Ave Lofts

Stockbridge Apartments

College Hill Apartments

Harbach Lofts

Riverpoint Lofts

Madison Flats

Rumely Lofts

Union at Rivers Edge

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The Scott at East Village

The Concord Building
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Civic Center Court Apartments

Arlington Hallett

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

722 18th St

718 18th St

The Elmhurst

Pleasant Court

High Street Brickstone

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713 20th St, Unit 1915-3

112 11th St, Unit #206
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 | $989 | $630 | $1,720 |
| Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $799 | $5,962 |
| Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $875 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,174 | $2,749 |
| Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $1,262 | $1,262 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Des Moines
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Des Moines?
There are currently 94 Studio Apartments in Downtown Des Moines with rent ranges from $630 to $1,720 with an average price of $989.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Des Moines Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Des Moines ranges from $799 to $5,962 with an average monthly rent of $1,280.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Des Moines cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Des Moines range from $875 to $2,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,629.
How expensive are Downtown Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,174 to $2,749 - averaging $2,073 for the location.
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