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Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood Guide Des Moines, IA
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Rental Trends in Downtown Des Moines
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $863 | $922 | $920 | $962 | $962 | $949 | $999 | $960 | $953 | $957 | $1002 | $900 | $897 |
| $1350 | $1345 | $1338 | $1393 | $1397 | $1391 | $1396 | $1388 | $1414 | $1329 | $1313 | $1313 | $1313 |
| $1778 | $1775 | $1815 | $1823 | $1823 | $1712 | $1595 | $1825 | $1895 | $1945 | $1959 | $1601 | $1576 |
| $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1885 | $1910 | $1910 | $1940 | $1940 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 347 restaurants, 30 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood.
Aj's PopcornRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
555 Walnut St
- Kings Pretzels
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
555 Walnut St
- Hy-Vee
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
420 Court Ave
- Fourth + Court Hy-Vee
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
420 Court Ave
- Metro Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket
•0.8 miles
2002 Woodland Ave
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
300 E Court Ave
- Winefest Des Moines
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
1011 Locust St
- Aj's Popcorn
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
555 Walnut St
- Kings Pretzels
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
555 Walnut St
- Hy-Vee
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
420 Court Ave
- Fourth + Court Hy-Vee
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
420 Court Ave
- Winter Farmer's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.4 miles
400 Locust St
BubbaDining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Comfort Food Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, South American Restaurant
•200 10th St
- Akebono 515
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant
•215 10th St
- Proudfoot & Bird
Dining and Drinking
•1000 Walnut St
- Des Moines Social
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
- Malo
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, South American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
- Capes Kafé
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
Art TerrariumRetail, Garden Center
•0.1 miles
106 11th St
- Stitzell Electric Supply Co.
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.1 miles
107 12th St
- Walgreens
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
606 Walnut St
- Dress For Success
Retail, Department Store
•0.2 miles
319 7th St
- Kum & Go
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
319 7th St
- Downtown Pantry
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.3 miles
218 6th Ave
Western Gateway ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
1370 Grand Ave
- John & Mary Pappajohn SCLPTR
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
1330 Grand Ave
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Sculpture Garden
•0.3 miles
1330 Grand Ave
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.5 miles
1615 Locust St
- BHG Test Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden, Dining and Drinking, Other Great Outdoors
•0.5 miles
1716 Locust St
- MLK River Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
401 SW 7th St
Viaduct GalleryArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•900 Mulberry St
- Des Moines Social
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
- Civic Music Association
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
- StageWest Theatre Company
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Theater
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
- Kum and Go Theater
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.1 miles
901 Cherry St
- Temple Theater
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Theater
•0.1 miles
1011 Locust St
Chrystal W.Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
106 11th St
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.2 miles
801 Locust St
- Cali Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
699 Walnut St
- Elanni Sherick Hair
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.2 miles
300 E Grand Ave
- Downtown Barber Shop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.2 miles
801 Grand Ave
- Tipsy Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
210 SW 11th St
First Friday Breakfast ClubDining and Drinking, Bar, Gay Bar, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•215 10th St
- Mathew Koder Yoga
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
112 10th St
Walton, Thomas H - Nyemaster Goode West HansellRetail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.2 miles
700 Walnut St
- Wellmark's Well for Life Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
1331 Grand Ave
- Gigi's Pilates Studio
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•0.3 miles
1312 Locust St
- Infinity Training Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
418 6th Ave
- First Friday Breakfast Club
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Gay Bar, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•215 10th St
HelloDining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
717 Locust St
- Good News
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
717 Locust St
- Craft Bru Taproom
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar
•0.2 miles
210 SW 11th St
- City Center Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
700 Grand Ave
- Skywalk Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
700 Grand Ave
DSM CulinaryCommunity and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.1 miles
900 Mulberry St
- Des Moines Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.2 miles
1000 Grand Ave
- Livitt Health Science Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
1200 Pleasant St
- Iowa Regional Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.5 miles
524 4th St
- Childtime Learning Centers
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
610 Center St
- Childtime of Des Moines
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
610 Center St
- Des Moines Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•900 Mulberry St
- Des Moines Fire Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.2 miles
1330 Mulberry St
- Polk County Sheriff
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.2 miles
206 6th Ave
Methodist Outpatient SurgeryHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
1200 Pleasant St
- IMMC Younker Rehabilitation
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
1200 Pleasant St
- Methodist Hospital North 6
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
1200 Pleasant St
Downtown Des Moines Apartments and Rentals
48 Rental properties in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 6.6% | 31.1% |
| utilities | 7.2% | 17.8% |
| food | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| transportation | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| healthcare | 5.4% | 9% |
Downtown Des Moines Demographics
Downtown Des Moines Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Other
620 Cherry St
DART Bus Stop
Bus Stop
High St
Keck Energy
Other
501 SW 7th St
Source: foursquare.com
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Other
620 Cherry St
Keck Energy
Other
501 SW 7th St
Des Moines Greyhound Station
Other
1107 Keosauqua Way
Source: foursquare.com
Downtown Des Moines Schools
- 3/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 1/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
Neighborhoods Around Downtown Des Moines
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $700 | 12% |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,049 | 6% |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,045 | 11% |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $700 | 12% |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $2,190 | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,036 | -- |
| BeaverdaleNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Prospect ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $710 | 10% |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $947 | -- |
| Merle HayNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $812 | -- |
| Lower BeaverNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $720 | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Watrous HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oak ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $595 | -- |
| Grays WoodsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| MeredithNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,280 | 31% |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,134 | 46% |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,325 | 16% |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,250 | 28% |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $725 | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,275 | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $750 | -- |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $775 | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,269 | -- |
| BeaverdaleNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,030 | 32% |
| Prospect ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $780 | 7% |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $750 | 9% |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,162 | -- |
| Merle HayNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $725 | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,133 | -- |
| Lower BeaverNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $760 | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Watrous HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oak ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $675 | -- |
| Grays WoodsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| MeredithNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,030 | 32% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,593 | -- |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,831 | 10% |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,722 | 21% |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,250 | -- |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $925 | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,759 | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,550 | -- |
| BeaverdaleNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,195 | 48% |
| Prospect ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $860 | 10% |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $850 | 8% |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,553 | -- |
| Merle HayNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $775 | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,282 | 11% |
| Lower BeaverNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $915 | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $945 | 7% |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,120 | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Watrous HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oak ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $775 | -- |
| Grays WoodsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| MeredithNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,195 | 48% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman HillNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| DrakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Historic East VillageNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,930 | -- |
| Sherman Hill Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Greater South SideNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Woodland HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| River BendNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Indianola HillsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol View SouthNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| BeaverdaleNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,415 | -- |
| Prospect ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $995 | 0% |
| Valley JunctionNeighborhood in West-des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Capitol EastNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Fort Des MoinesNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,245 | -- |
| McKinley School - Columbus ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,864 | -- |
| Merle HayNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| North of GrandNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Lower BeaverNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,100 | -- |
| Highland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,395 | 2% |
| Oakland Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Easter Lake AreaNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,270 | -- |
| Waveland ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays LakeNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Watrous HeightsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Oak ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Grays WoodsNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Ingersoll ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| Magnolia ParkNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | -- | -- |
| MeredithNeighborhood in Des-moines, Iowa | $1,415 | -- |