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Studio Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

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Studio Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. 74 Rentals Available
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    415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $1,072+

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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
    STUDIO $844+
  • a living room with a tv and a kitchen with a bar
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    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $725
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $825
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator
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    2901 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $710
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a large window
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $827+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
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    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO $950
  • a living room with a couch and a door to a balcony
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,143+
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,143+
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  • a living room with couches and a television and a fireplace
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    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,085+
  • a living room with carpet and a ceiling fan
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    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • a living room with a tv and a wooden floor
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    1103 SW 11Th Lane Unit #106, Ankeny, IA 50023
    STUDIO $1,100+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    360 Bridgewood Drive #4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a ceiling fan
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    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    STUDIO $966+
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895
  • the living room of an empty house with a window
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    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
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  • a living room with a couch and a bar with stools
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    731 Northeast Venture Drive, Waukee, IA 50263
    STUDIO $850+
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    705 NW 2Nd St, Waukee, IA 50263
    STUDIO $948+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    210 NW 2Nd Street, Waukee, IA 50263
    STUDIO $1,090+
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have decreased by 0.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $942 to $934.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is $934.

Average rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

$934/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 $934.

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

    A share of 63% of apartments in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 36% of Downtown Des Moines's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 1% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (63%) fall between - 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 studio apartments for rent are available in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

    There are 2 studio 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 studio apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The average Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA studio apartment size is 577 sq. ft.

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

    Studio apartments in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA tend to be more affordable than other apartments and they have lower utility costs.

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

    One of the downsides of living in a studio apartment is the limited storage space.

    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.