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Des Moines, IA apartments for rent

680 apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA, from 86 communities.

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Top rated for location
$1,221-$1,798 /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 kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
From $910 /mo

Sunburst Apts

5015 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-2 beds 1 bath 572-792 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A living room with a couch, a table, and a painting on the wall.
$968-$1,916 /mo

Soll

2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 495-1,073 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
$953-$2,572 /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 living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
$821-$1,020 /mo

Westchester Square

5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50310

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 753-987 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a tv
$1,065-$1,459 /mo

The Residences at River View

1405 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 625-980 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A woman is sitting on a couch in a living room.
$803-$1,151 /mo

Rosemont Place

2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50320

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 702-1,091 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.
$879-$1,681 /mo

Jackson Crossing

100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 488-1,288 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
$675-$865 /mo

Goldbriar Chateau

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

1-2 beds 1 bath 650-900 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
$2,095-$2,675 /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 refrigerator.
$845-$930 /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 kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black oven.
$976-$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 living room with a grey couch, a green chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.
$1,095-$1,664 /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 living room with a couch and a tv
$995-$1,395 /mo

High Street Lofts

1601-1619 High St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 443-960 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.
$1,113-$1,561 /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 standing in a living room with a man sitting on a couch and a woman sitting on a chair.
$1,085-$2,767 /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 - A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
$821-$1,143 /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 - our apartments offer a kitchen and living room with a table
$1,265-$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 modern living room with a white couch and a black and white rug.
$999-$2,119 /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 modern living room with white furniture and a view of the city.
$981-$1,864 /mo

Velocity

200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 483-1,523 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A modern living room with a grey sofa and a glass coffee table.
$2,350-$3,005 /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 bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan.
$1,075-$1,400 /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 living room with a dining table and chairs.
$959-$1,643 /mo

Somerset

6620 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 572-1,250 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
$621-$766 /mo

The Village at Westchester

5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA, 50310

1-2 beds 1-2.5 baths 600-2,400 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 kitchen with a black fridge and wooden cabinets.
From $840 /mo

Willow Bend

6800 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 715-1,092 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A gym with a yellow wall and a sign that says "NOUNS" on it.
From $975 /mo

Hilltop I

3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317

1-4 beds 1-2 baths 650-1,186 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
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SOUTHRIDGE SR LOFTS

695 East Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50315

1-2 beds 1 bath 658-818 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A living room with a grey couch and a kitchen in the background.
$682-$1,375 /mo

Melbourne

5515 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50320

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 653-1,285 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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Get to know Des Moines, IA

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Some transit
Transit Score®
40
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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All Star Daycare And Preschool
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Conmigo Early Education Center
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Principal Child Development Center
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Child Development Center
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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
8/10
Centennial Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
8/10
Cowles Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 391 students
7/10
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
6/10
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
5/10
Moulton Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
5/10
Perkins Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 438 students
5/10
Wright Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 273 students
5/10
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 333 students
5/10
Hillis Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 305 students
4/10
Merrill Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 634 students
4/10
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
1/10
Drake University
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Des Moines University
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Grand View University
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Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus
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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
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Des Moines International Airport
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6th Ave & Center St
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42nd St & Harwood Dr
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E Grand Ave & E 4th St (Far-Side)
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Link Park & Ride
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Center St & 19th St
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University & MLK Jr Pkwy (Far-Side)
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Des Moines International Airport
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Papa Murphy's
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Palmer's Deli
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Wendy's
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Lachele's Fine Foods
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Quinton's Bar & Deli
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The Stuffed Olive
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Locust Tap
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Alpine Tap Room
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Ceviche Bar
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Taco Bell
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Papa Murphy's
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Palmer's Deli
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KFC
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Jimmy John's
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B-Bop's
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Panda Express
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Lachele's Fine Foods
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Old Country Buffet
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Buzzard Billy's
Restaurant
Parlor
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All Pho You
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Zombie Burger & Drink Lab
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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Ritual Cafe
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RoCA
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Clyde's Fine Diner
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Gordmans
Shopping
Ross
Shopping
Marshalls
Shopping
Haymarket Mall
Shopping
Burlington
Shopping
Big Lots
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Southridge Mall
Shopping
Target
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Casey's General Store
Grocery store
ALDI
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Conoco
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Git N Go
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Marshalls
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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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Target
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Spotfree Automatic Car Wash
Automotive
Auto Lab
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Keck City Center
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Lot 2
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Economy Lot 5
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Lot A South
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Third Street Parking Lot
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Spotfree Automatic Car Wash
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CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
Center for Acupuncture and Healing Arts
Healthcare
Trinity Center at Luther Park
Healthcare
UnityPoint Clinic
Healthcare
Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
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The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Healthcare
Price Chopper Pharmacy
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Hy-Vee Pharmacy
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Walgreens
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
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Beacon Motel
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Downtown
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
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DoubleTree
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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Donaghy-Kempton Insurors
Other
Venture Management
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Davis Insurance
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Dero
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Allstate Tim Brehm Agency
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State Farm Chuck Smith Agency
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American Family Insurance-Don Khongmaly Agency
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H&R Block
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Dero
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Rooted
Personal care
Luxe Beauty Lounge
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Layoche' Beauty
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Salon Utopia
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Sun Tan City
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Fat Boys Barber Shoppe
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Ocean Breeze Massage
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Wild Hairz
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LV Nails
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Iowa Veterinary Referral Center
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Riverwalk Dog Park
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Heartland Animal Hospital
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Starch Pet Hospital
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Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic
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Ingersoll Square Dog Park
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Smitten Kitten
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PetSmart
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Afford-a-Care Pet Hospital
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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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Beaverdale Post Office
Public service
Van Cleaf & McCormack Law Firm
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West Bank
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Des Moines City Council Chambers
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Des Moines Information Technology Department
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First Interstate Bank
Public service
Polk County Criminal Court
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Polk County Justice Center
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Bank of America
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Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
Iowa Genealogical Society
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Salisbury House
Entertainment
Iowa Hall of Pride
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KCCI-TV
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Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
Entertainment
Polk County Central Senior Center
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State of Iowa Historical Building
Entertainment
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
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Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
Iowa Genealogical Society
Entertainment
Salisbury House
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Iowa Hall of Pride
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KCCI-TV
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Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
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Polk County Central Senior Center
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State of Iowa Historical Building
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Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
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Horseshoe Courts
Sports
Fitness by Design
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Ashworth Pool
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Kiwanis Miracle League
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Principal Park
Sports
Fort Des Moines Little League
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Anytime Fitness
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MidAmerican Energy Stadium
Sports
Ashby Park Splash Pool
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Average rent in Des Moines

In Des Moines, the average rent is $1,116 per month, with the average rental size around 779 square feet. Most renters here pay under $1,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$1,116/month
Average rental size
779 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
47.3%
$1,001 - $1,500
39.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
9.9%
$2,001 - $2,500
2.2%
$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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Gas
$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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