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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

62 Rentals Available
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. 62 Rentals Available
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    415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,262+
  • Model Living Area with views of downtown from windows
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    604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,253+
  • 713 Walnut Street 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
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    103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,005+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    320 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,145+
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  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $690

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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $953+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $1,205+
  • a living room with a tv and a kitchen with a bar
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    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $955+
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  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $835
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wood cabinets and a refrigerator
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $625
  • an apartment building with a fence in front of it
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    1440-1450 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $742
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $870
  • a rendering of a living room with tables and chairs
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    3750 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    Finn Apartments, DES MOINES, IA 50321
    1 BED $900
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    4901 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
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  • a building with a sign for butter park apartments
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    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,070
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator
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    2901 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $780
  • a sign for rose glen apartments in front of a gate with flowers
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    2808 E 16Th St., Des Moines, IA 50316
    1 BED $1,515
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $828+
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5015(A-D) SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4400 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $965+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    5301/5307 SW 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have increased by 1.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,171 to $1,186.

Check out the average rent in Des Moines.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is $1,186.

Average rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

$1,186/mo Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is around $1,186.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    A share of 22% of apartments in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 67% of Downtown Des Moines's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 11% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Des Moines, IA

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    62 /100
    Good Transit
    57 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 62, Bike Score®: 57

    Frequently asked questions

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

    There are 24 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The average Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA 1 bedroom apartment size is 755 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA demographics

    • 5,503Total Population
    • 2,771 Female
      2,732 Male
    • 28Median Age

    In total, Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 5,503 residents, 2,771 women and 2,732 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Des Moines’s population is 28.

    Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA households

    • 452 Family
      3,474 Non-family
    • 83 Children
      3,842 No Children
    • 3,926Total Number of Households
    • 0.95Average People Per Household
    • $57,974Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,926 households in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. Of these, 83 have children and 3,842 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 452 family households and 3,474 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Des Moines is 0.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Des Moines equals $57,974, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,206.

    Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 15% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 46% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 18% hold a Graduate Degree.