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Student Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

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  3. $255 Off
    Price Drop. $255 Off
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    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,000+
    2 BEDS
    $1,450+

    R&T Lofts

    717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED
    $1,179+
    2 BEDS
    $1,292+
    3 BEDS
    $1,494+

    Vue

    922 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  7. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $945+
    1 BED
    $1,164+
    2 BEDS
    $1,555+
    3 BEDS
    $1,830+

    Velocity

    225 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  18. $136 Off
    Price Drop. $136 Off
    STUDIO
    $795+
    1 BED
    $1,107+
    2 BEDS
    $1,581+

    Canary Lofts

    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  19. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,195+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+
    3 BEDS
    $1,995+
    4 BEDS
    $3,495+

    Level

    220 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$975
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School Rating

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31

Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Des Moines, IA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Des Moines,IA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Des Moines, IA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Des Moines

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Getting Around Des Moines

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53

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

3
Roosevelt High School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,986 Students
3
North High School
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,458 Students
3
Hoover High School
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 991 Students
2
Lincoln High School
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,403 Students
2
East High School
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,040 Students
4
Merrill Middle School
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 634 Students
4
Callanan Middle School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 507 Students
3
Mccombs Middle School
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 654 Students
3
Hoyt Middle School
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 486 Students
5
Windsor Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 296 Students
5
Greenwood Elementary School
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 272 Students
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