Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $800 (22 Rentals)

The Lyon

Harbach Lofts

The Griffin Building
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Argonne Apartments

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Arlington Hallett

East Village Square

The Des Moines Building

Pleasant Court

Woodland Avenue Brickstone
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Stockbridge Apartments

732 19th St
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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 | $1,119 | $650 | $1,818 |
Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $565 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $660 | $3,082 |
Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,171 | $3,320 |
Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,322 | $4,702 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Downtown Des Moines
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Des Moines?
There are currently 101 Studio Apartments in Downtown Des Moines with rent ranges from $650 to $1,818 with an average price of $1,119.
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 $565 to $17,160 with an average monthly rent of $1,460.
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 $660 to $3,082. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,782.
How expensive are Downtown Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,171 to $3,320 - averaging $2,237 for the location.
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