
Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (266 Rentals)


The Aston East Village

Cityville on 9th

The Meridian

LINC at Gray's Station

418 East Grand

Rowat Lofts Apartments

The Parker

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Tempo East Village

Vue
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Nexus at Gray's Landing

Velocity

Maxwell

R&T Lofts

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Fourth And Court

Clemens Building

The Edge @ Grays Landing

The Equitable Building
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The Lyon

The Fleming Building

The Des Moines Building

East Village Square

Metro Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

Randolph Apartments

The Elliott

Level

Vine Street Lofts
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Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

219 E Grand

City Square Lofts

The Griffin Building

Wilkins Bldg

Jackson Crossing

The Residences at River View

5Fifty5

Ballyard Lofts

AP Lofts
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E300

Water Trail Row

Connolly Lofts

Carbon 550

Rocket Transfer Lofts

Court Ave Lofts

Riverview Oaks Apartments

Northtown Apartments

College Hill Apartments

Harbach Lofts
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park Studio Apartments | $1,057 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $480 | $5,851 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $745 | $3,705 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,155 | $2,749 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $1,262 | $1,561 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,221 | $950 | $2,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,715 | $1,295 | $2,895 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,540 | $1,290 | $1,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #18
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with young children, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Des Moines, this area has now become known as one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the finest school districts available.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like parks and outdoor amenities? this neighborhood is providing fantastic access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Martin Luther King Jr. Park ranks as one of the best upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog and cat owners, listen up! this part of Des Moines ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Park
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area of Des Moines, IA?
As of today, September 07, 2026, there are currently 266 available Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartments priced from $480 to $5,851, with an average monthly rent of $1,413.
How much are Studio apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?
There are currently 113 Studio Apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park with rent ranges from $480 to $2,360 with an average price of $1,057.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park ranges from $480 to $5,851 with an average monthly rent of $1,290.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Martin Luther King Jr. Park range from $745 to $3,705. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,653.
How expensive are Martin Luther King Jr. Park Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 32 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Martin Luther King Jr. Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,155 to $2,749 - averaging $2,090 for the location.
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