1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (106 Rentals)

The Meridian

Rowat Lofts

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

District at 6th Apartments
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219 E Grand

The Griffin Building

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Jackson Crossing

Carbon 550

The Gardens Independent Plus

The Scott at East Village Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

Rumely Lofts

Union at Rivers Edge

Capitol Heights

The Des Moines Building
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 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park Studio Apartments | $1,036 | $450 | $1,763 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $597 | $10,000+ |
Martin Luther King Jr. Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $647 | $3,082 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $947 | $3,320 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,322 | $4,702 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Largest Available Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area of Des Moines, IA is found at City Square Lofts and is listed at 1,282 square feet priced from $1,455. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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City Square Lofts | A8 | 1,282 Sq Ft | $1,455 |
10th Street Lofts | 1BR/2.0BA | 1,167 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
District at 6th Apartments | Zox II | 1,052 Sq Ft | $1,555 |
Velocity | A20 | 1,026 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Velocity | A20 | 1,026 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community | Dickens | 1,010 Sq Ft | $1,730 |
The Elliott | Fully Furnished 1 BDRM | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
Cityville | Artisan- A9 | 960 Sq Ft | $1,585 |
Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 947 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
The Meridian | Rose | 941 Sq Ft | $1,789 |
Cheapest Available Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Martin Luther King Jr. Park of Des Moines, IA is the Standard 1 Bed Model starting from $547 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM). The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is currently $1,344. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Standard 1 Bed | $547 |
The Aspen | Standard 1 Bedroom | $597 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $675 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $695 |
The Elliott | 1 Bedroom | $775 |
Civic Center Court Apartments | 1BR - Apply Now | $850 |
East Village Square | 1x1-676 | $850 |
Eagle View Lofts | A1 - Income Restricted | $895 |
Madison Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $900 |
Ballyard Lofts | A1 - Homeplate Club | $908 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
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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
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Getting Around the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) listed at $547.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is $1,344.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is a 1,282 square feet unit starting from $1,455 at City Square Lofts.
What is the average size for Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is currently 711 sq ft.
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