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Des Moines, IA apartments for rent

665 apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA, from 89 communities.

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Top rated for location
$1,154-$1,750 /mo

The Equitable Building

604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

1-3 beds 1-3.5 baths 695-3,151 sqft
Featured amenities:
  • Pet friendly
  • AC cooling system
  • In-unit laundry appliances
  • Garage
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
$775-$1,150 /mo

River Oaks Apartments

6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50321

1-4 beds 1-3 baths 1,000 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan.
$1,200-$1,275 /mo

Fourth And Court

4th & Court, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-2 beds 1-2.5 baths 1,271 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator.
$845-$920 /mo

Elmcrest

433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 526-832 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch, a green chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.
$1,125-$1,397 /mo

Ashley Square

5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 700-1,000 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A modern living room with a grey sofa and a glass coffee table.
$2,200-$2,670 /mo

Matilda 235 Townhomes

1201 Center Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

2 beds 2.5 baths 2,139-2,205 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A modern living room with a white couch and a black and white rug.
$1,195-$1,975 /mo

LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-4 beds 1-4.5 baths 445-2,585 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
From $910 /mo

Madison Flats

1720 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 545-832 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
$947-$1,251 /mo

The 4220 Grand Apartments

4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312

2-3 beds 1-1.5 baths 775-890 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A living room with a large painting on the wall and a striped rug on the floor.
$1,364-$3,121 /mo

Level

220 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-4 beds 4 baths 1,795 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
$2,247-$2,924 /mo

7th Street Brownstones

325 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

3 beds 2.5 baths 1,559 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a kitchen with a granite counter top and a sink
$850-$1,175 /mo

Deer Ridge

6000 Creston Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50321

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 648-1,092 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A black refrigerator, microwave, and oven in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
$1,039-$1,099 /mo

Riverpoint Lofts

340 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 528-1,423 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch, a yellow coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
$937-$1,580 /mo

Jackson Crossing

100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 488-1,282 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A floor plan of a small apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a dining area.
From $1,195 /mo

AP Lofts

340 SW 5th, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 598-1,407 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A woman is standing in a living room with a man sitting on a couch and a woman sitting on a chair.
$995-$2,742 /mo

The Deco

1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 353-1,126 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - our apartments offer a kitchen and living room with a table
$1,340-$1,699 /mo

Nexus at Gray's Landing

415 SW 11th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 531-1,285 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A large tree with yellow leaves in front of a red brick building.
From $740 /mo

Harrington

677 16th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314

Studio 1 bath 389 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a living room with couches and a table
$783-$1,279 /mo

Ingersoll Towers

3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50312

1-3 beds 1-3 baths 667-1,609 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A red brick building with a white door and windows.
$755-$895 /mo

Beaverdale Housing LLC

1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 1,250 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A small kitchen with a white stove and a white refrigerator.
$740-$815 /mo

Grand Colony

2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Studio-1 bed 1 bath 375-625 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A long hallway with a kitchen area at the end.
$825-$1,145 /mo

Parkside East

3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 648-1,092 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
$1,959-$3,009 /mo

5Fifty5

555 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

2-3 beds 2.5-3.5 baths 1,590-2,210 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black oven.
$1,065-$1,415 /mo

Capitol Grove Apartments

4216 E 50th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 626-1,158 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a light colored floor.
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Broadway Heights

4282 E 50th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

1-3 beds 1-3 baths 630-1,165 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets.
$875-$1,175 /mo

Southbrook Green

1512 Evergreen Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50320

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 648-1,092 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
$1,154-$2,033 /mo

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

103 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 433-1,147 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A man and woman are sitting on a couch in a living room with a coffee table in front of them.
$1,312-$1,558 /mo

Vue

922 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 107-1,518 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
$785-$1,064 /mo

Sutton Hill

2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50320

1-2 beds 1 bath 572-898 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
From $865 /mo

Goldbriar Chateau

5555 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-2 beds 1 bath 650-800 sqft
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Get to know Des Moines, IA

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Car-dependent
Walk Score®
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Some transit
Transit Score®
39
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Des Moines is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Des Moines is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Child Development Center
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Principal Child Development Center
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Conmigo Early Education Center
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All Star Daycare And Preschool
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Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 876 students
8/10
Altoona Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 419 students
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Centennial Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
8/10
Cowles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 391 students
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Jordan Creek Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 647 students
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Westridge Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 748 students
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Clive Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 528 students
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Delaware Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 398 students
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Fairmeadows Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 569 students
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Cattell Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 322 students
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Delaware Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 398 students
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Carver Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 423 students
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Downtown School
Public • K-5 • 243 students
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Moulton Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
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Perkins Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 438 students
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Wright Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 273 students
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Hanawalt Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 333 students
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Hillis Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 305 students
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Merrill Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 634 students
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Mccombs Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 654 students
4/10
Meredith Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 664 students
3/10
Brody Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 603 students
3/10
Callanan Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 507 students
3/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 523 students
2/10
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students
2/10
Hiatt Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 529 students
1/10
Weeks Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 684 students
1/10
Roosevelt High School
Public • 9-12 • 1986 students
4/10
East High School
Public • 9-12 • 2040 students
2/10
Hoover High School
Public • 9-12 • 991 students
2/10
North High School
Public • 9-12 • 1458 students
2/10
Virtual Campus
Public • 6-12 • 668 students
2/10
Lincoln High School
Public • 9-12 • 2403 students
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Grand View University
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Drake University
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Des Moines University
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Des Moines Area Community College
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DMACC Success Center
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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus
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Des Moines International Airport
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Cottage Grove Ave & 19th St
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Euclid Ave & 4th St
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Fazoli's
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Donut Hut
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Taco John's
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Little Caesars
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Dairy Queen
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McDonald's
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McDonald's
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The Exchange
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Mullet's
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Beaver Tap
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The Greenwood Lounge
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Beechwood Lounge
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Beer Can Alley
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1833 Saloon
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Zora Bar & Rooftop
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the LiFT
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Fazoli's
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Donut Hut
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Taco John's
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Long John Silver's
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Little Caesars
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Dunkin'
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Dairy Queen
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McDonald's
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McDonald's
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Old Country Buffet
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Buzzard Billy's
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Parlor
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All Pho You
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Zombie Burger & Drink Lab
Restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Ritual Cafe
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RoCA
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Clyde's Fine Diner
Restaurant
Merle Hay Mall
Shopping
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Target
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Haymarket Mall
Shopping
Burlington
Shopping
Big Lots
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Southridge Mall
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Gordmans
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Ross
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University Market Grocery Store
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Tawakal Grocery
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Old Home Bakery Outlet
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Molly's Cupcakes
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BP Shop
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Merle Hay Mall
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Target
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Haymarket Mall
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Burlington
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Big Lots
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Southridge Mall
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Ross
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Yugo Auto Services
Automotive
10th & Walnut BCycle Station
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Capitol Complex Parking Structure
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Iowa Events Center Parking
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Kum & Go
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Lot 15
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East 2nd Street Parking Garage
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Nate's Automotive
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3rd St. & Market St. BCycle Station
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Central Iowa Neurology PC
Healthcare
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Healthcare
Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic
Healthcare
American Republic Student Health Center
Healthcare
Oral Surgeons, P.C.
Healthcare
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
Ingersoll Dental Group
Healthcare
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Healthcare
Prenatal Vision Ultrasound
Healthcare
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel
American Inn & Suites
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Redwood Motel
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Baymont
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Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown
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Broadway Motel
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Surety Hotel
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Holiday Inn
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Hotel Fort Des Moines
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Donaghy-Kempton Insurors
Other
Venture Management
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Terry Taylor - State Farm Insurance
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Diversity Insurance Inc / Seguros Mundo Latino
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Jester Insurance Services
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Dero
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Dero
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Kimberly Reed - State Farm Insurance Agent
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Xclusive Services
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Salon Spa W
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Sport Clips
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Agape Therapeutic Massage
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Gibbs Salon
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Great Clips
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Salon Coiffure
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Skywalk Barbershop
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Letty's Beauty Salon
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Secretos Beauty Shop
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Bone-A-Patreat
Pet care
Jett and Monkey's
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Ewing Dog Park
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Riordan Pet Hospital
Pet care
Hickman Road Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Starch Pet Hospital
Pet care
Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic
Pet care
Ingersoll Square Dog Park
Pet care
Smitten Kitten
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Christ Apostolic Temple
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Maple Street Baptist Church
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Wakonda Christian Church
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First Church of the Nazarene
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Trinity Temple Church
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McKinley Avenue Church of Christ
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Harvest Time Tabernacle Church
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Cambodian Buddhist Society
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Unity Lutheran Church
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Des Moines Human Resources Department
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Des Moines Neighborhood Inspection Division
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Long & Gilliam
Public service
Iowa State Fair Police
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Iowa Association of Community Colleges
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Des Moines Post Office
Public service
Hoover Building
Public service
City of Des Moines Facility Building
Public service
Drew Law Firm
Public service
Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
Iowa Genealogical Society
Entertainment
Salisbury House
Entertainment
Iowa Hall of Pride
Entertainment
KCCI-TV
Entertainment
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Entertainment
Polk County Central Senior Center
Entertainment
State of Iowa Historical Building
Entertainment
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Entertainment
Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
Iowa Genealogical Society
Entertainment
Salisbury House
Entertainment
Iowa Hall of Pride
Entertainment
KCCI-TV
Entertainment
Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Entertainment
Polk County Central Senior Center
Entertainment
State of Iowa Historical Building
Entertainment
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
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Air Lanes
Sports
Luhrs Athletic Complex
Sports
CrossFit 8035, at The Garage
Sports
South Des Moines Girls Amateur Softball Association
Sports
Anytime Fitness
Sports
Wells Fargo Arena
Sports
McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex
Sports
YMCA
Sports
Mediacom Stadium
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Average rent in Des Moines

In Des Moines, the average rent is $1,107 per month, with the average rental size around 773 square feet. Most renters here pay under $1,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$1,107/month
Average rental size
773 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
49.5%
$1,001 - $1,500
37.9%
$1,501 - $2,000
10.1%
$2,001 - $2,500
1.6%
$2,501 - $3,000
0.5%
Over $3,000
0.4%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Curious how rent prices changed over time? Dive deeper into Des Moines's rent trends

Average utility cost in Iowa

In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$103
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$72
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Water
$29
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Sewer
$47
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Cable
$64
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Internet
$49
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