Lifestyle Ratings
The Des Moines Apartments that Score Highest for Enjoying the Outdoors
Scored on hundreds of factors — not just whether there's a balcony, but how deeply each community connects you to the outdoor experiences that matter. The 74 here rose to the top of that range across every apartment in Des Moines.
Picture coffee on your private patio or balcony at dawn, a midday bike ride through local parks, and a sunset dinner. That's the kind of day these communities are built around.
How We Score Outdoors Communities
Three Dimensions, Scored Across Every Apartment in Des Moines
- 🪟Outdoor-Oriented Unit Features
Private patios, balconies, oversized windows, direct courtyard access, and outdoor storage for gear.
- 🌻Community Outdoor Spaces
Rooftop decks, grilling stations, fire pits, hammock gardens, and landscaped green spaces on the property.
- 🥾Nature-Rich Neighborhood
Walkable access to hiking trails, parks, lakes, and scenic greenways.
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes MoinesIA50315
Rent SpecialsCityville on 9th
550 SW 9th StDes MoinesIA50309
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103 SW 3rd StDes MoinesIA50309
Gateway Lofts
1719 Grand AveDes MoinesIA50309
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3241 86th StUrbandaleIA50322
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1225 SW 28th StAnkenyIA50023
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4530 Lower Beaver RdDes MoinesIA50310
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1217 24th StDes MoinesIA50311
The Residences at River View
1405 SE 1st StDes MoinesIA50315
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora AveDes MoinesIA50310
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes MoinesIA50309
Elm Village
3705 Elm DrUrbandaleIA50322
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901 SE Delaware AveAnkenyIA50021
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1400 Walnut StDes MoinesIA50309
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915 Mulberry StDes MoinesIA50309
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1900-2005 High StDes MoinesIA50309
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425 SW 11th StDes MoinesIA50309
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments
1813 Bennett DrWest Des MoinesIA50265
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455 S 85th StWest Des MoinesIA50266
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3650 Patricia DrUrbandaleIA50322
The Standard at Prairie Trail
1155 SW Prairie Trail PkyAnkenyIA50023
Prairie Trails
1904 SW Cascade Falls DrAnkenyIA50023
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3003 Woodland AveDes MoinesIA50312
Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes MoinesIA50321
Connolly Lofts
401 SE 6th StDes MoinesIA50309
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340 SW 5th StDes MoinesIA50309
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400 SW 11th StDes MoinesIA50309
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3105 Ep True PkyWest Des MoinesIA50265
PointeWest
4601 Pleasant StWest Des MoinesIA50266
Rent SpecialsWestpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandaleIA50322
Pointe 28
905 SW 28thAnkenyIA50023
Rent SpecialsTradition Pointe
1103 SW 28th StAnkenyIA50023
Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes MoinesIA50311
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200 Grand AveDes MoinesIA50309
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin AveDes MoinesIA50310
Hamilton Apartments
2825 Grand AveDes MoinesIA50312
3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes MoinesIA50312
Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park AveDes MoinesIA50321
Mezzo on Walnut
606 Walnut StDes MoinesIA50309
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240 E Walnut StDes MoinesIA50309
The 44 DSM
4326 Hickman RdDes MoinesIA50310
Rent SpecialsWestbrooke Apartments
4001 EP True PkwyWest Des MoinesIA50265
Rent SpecialsResidences at 62W
6000 NW 62nd AveJohnstonIA50131
Bristol Ridge
4515 86th StUrbandaleIA50322
Bexley Urbandale
7800 Iltis DrUrbandaleIA50322
Rent SpecialsThe Franklin Apartments
1210 SW 28th StAnkenyIA50023
The 2800 Residences
2800 30th StDes MoinesIA50310
Rosemont Place
2201-2202 E Rose AveDes MoinesIA50320
Rent SpecialsE300
300 E Grand AveDes MoinesIA50309
Rent SpecialsR&T Lofts
717 Locust StDes MoinesIA50309
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