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Des Moines, IA apartments for rent

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

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Top rated for location
$1,240-$1,873 /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 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 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 kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
$635-$755 /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 living room with a grey couch, a yellow coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
$908-$1,580 /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 modern living room with a grey sofa and a glass coffee table.
$2,300-$2,795 /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 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 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 long hallway with a kitchen area at the end.
$825-$1,185 /mo

Parkside East

3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 648-1,157 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A large tree with yellow leaves in front of a red brick building.
$740-$775 /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 a couch and a table
$795-$1,100 /mo

Park Winds

3600 Kennedy Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50317

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 541-954 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
$883-$1,140 /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 modern kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave.
$925-$1,145 /mo

E300

300 E Grand, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 444-864 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - a living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
$821-$1,090 /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 woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
$741-$1,129 /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 living room with a grey couch and a kitchen in the background.
$813-$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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Bed with green pillows, blanket, and 'Zzz' sleep symbols above.
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
$2,242-$2,943 /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 living room with a couch and a tv
$1,087-$1,530 /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 living room with a large painting on the wall and a striped rug on the floor.
$1,495-$3,080 /mo

Level

220 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

1-4 beds 1-4 baths 755-1,795 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
$2,301-$2,879 /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 man and woman are sitting on a couch in a living room with a coffee table in front of them.
$1,284-$1,686 /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 black refrigerator, microwave, and oven in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
$1,049-$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 modern living room with white furniture and a view of the city.
$1,096-$2,056 /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 living room with a couch and a coffee table
$980-$1,460 /mo

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

4400 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 634-1,031 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.
$991-$1,519 /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 white couch and a black and white rug.
$1,195-$2,004 /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 living room with a couch and a tv
$995-$1,595 /mo

High Street Lofts

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

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 437-960 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 650-900 sqft
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Des Moines apartment for rent - A red brick building with a white door and windows.
$765-$895 /mo

Beaverdale Housing LLC

1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Studio-2 beds 1 bath 1,250 sqft
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Get to know Des Moines, IA

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Car-dependent
Walk Score®
30
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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All Star Daycare And Preschool
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Principal Child Development Center
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Child Development Center
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Conmigo Early Education 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
6/10
Downtown School
Public • K-5 • 243 students
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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
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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
Mercy College of Health Sciences
College
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Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus
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Des Moines Area Community College
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DMACC Success Center
College
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Drake University
College
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Des Moines University
College
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Grand View University
College
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Des Moines International Airport
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6th Ave & Walnut St
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Ingersoll Ave & #3220
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Locust St & 15th St (Far-Side)
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University Ave & 25th St
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15th St & Center St (Far-Side)
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E Locust St & E 6th St
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9th St & Pleasant St
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Des Moines International Airport
Airport
6th Ave & Walnut St
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Tram Stop
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Ingersoll Ave & #3220
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Locust St & 15th St (Far-Side)
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University Ave & 25th St
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15th St & Center St (Far-Side)
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E Locust St & E 6th St
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9th St & Pleasant St
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Platform G
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Jimmy John's
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Firehouse Subs
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Panchero's
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The Derry's Lounge
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Waveland Lounge
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Brecks
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Ernie's Boondock
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Bud Tent
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Annie's Irish Pub
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85 Bar
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University Library Cafe
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Pal Joey's
Drinks
Jimmy John's
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Subway
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Bauder's & Donut King
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Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
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Firehouse Subs
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Potbelly
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The Poké Company
Restaurant
South Union Bread Cafe
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Taste of Africa
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Restaurant
The Breakfast Club
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Starbucks
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Fong's Pizza
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Hessen Haus
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Haymarket Mall
Shopping
Burlington
Shopping
Target
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Ross
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Kohl's
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Gordmans
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Ross
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Marshalls
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Ibrahim Grocery
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Hy-Vee
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East Village Pantry
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Git N Go
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Price Chopper
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Gateway Market
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Casey's General Store
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Mini Mart
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QuikTrip
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Haymarket Mall
Shopping
Burlington
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Target
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Ross
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Ross
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2nd & Court BCycle Station
Automotive
5th & Grand/YMCA BCycle Station
Automotive
1722 Grand Ave. - Meredith Corporation BCycle Station
Automotive
30th St. & Carpenter Ave. BCycle Station
Automotive
Git N Go
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3rd & Court Parking Garage
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Midas
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Principal Ramp 2
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Casey's General Store
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2nd & Court BCycle Station
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5th & Grand/YMCA BCycle Station
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1722 Grand Ave. - Meredith Corporation BCycle Station
Automotive
30th St. & Carpenter Ave. BCycle Station
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Git N Go
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3rd & Court Parking Garage
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Midas
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Principal Ramp 2
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Casey's General Store
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The Livewell Clinic
Healthcare
Primary Health Care
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Foot & Ankle Institute
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Walgreens
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Walgreens
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Alpha Women's Center
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Ingersoll Family Physicians
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Smile Orthodontics
Healthcare
Eyerly Ball Polk County Clinic
Healthcare
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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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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Coldwell Banker
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Accounting and Tax Time Services LLC
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TH MEDIA
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Two Rivers Marketing
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GEICO
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Dero
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Great Clips
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Universal Kutz
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Bombshell Betty's Salon
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Salon Revolution
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Beehive Salon
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Sunsation Spa
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East Village Spa
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Transformations
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Blondie's Beauty Parlor
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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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Iowa Veterinary Referral Center
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Riverwalk Dog Park
Pet care
Heartland Animal Hospital
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Jett and Monkey's
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Ewing Dog Park
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Riordan Pet Hospital
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Grace Church
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New Testament Baptist Church
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Marantha Open Bible Church
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Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church
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Easton Place United Methodist Church
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Chesterfield Christian Church
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Eastwood Church of the Open Bible
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Union Park Baptist Church
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Iowa Board of Medicine
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Warnke Law Firm
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U.S. Bank
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Des Moines Fire Station 6
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Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
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Freedom Financial Bank
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Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 10
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Open Bible Churches Headquarters
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Iowa Utilities Board Office of Consumer Advocate
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Des Moines South Side Library
Entertainment
Iowa Genealogical Society
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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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Des Moines South Side Library
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Iowa Genealogical Society
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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
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Fitness by Design
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Ashworth Pool
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Snap Fitness
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Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
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Cara McGrane Stadium
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Roger Knapp Tennis Center
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Jordan Park Wading Pool
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Sheridan Park Wading Pool
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Average rent in Des Moines

In Des Moines, the average rent is $1,103 per month, with the average rental size around 772 square feet. Most renters here pay under $1,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent
$1,103/month
Average rental size
772 sqft
Rent ranges
Under $1,000
51.5%
$1,001 - $1,500
35.8%
$1,501 - $2,000
9.9%
$2,001 - $2,500
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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