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Student Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

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  1. $286 Off
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    Price Drop. $286 Off
    $850 - $2,895 Studio - 4 Beds
    LINC

    LINC

    210 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $850 - $2,895 | Studio - 4 Beds
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  5. $262 Off
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    Price Drop. $262 Off
    $925 - $1,750 Studio - 2 Beds
    R&T Lofts

    R&T Lofts

    717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $925 - $1,750 | Studio - 2 Beds
    Call Call
  6. Rent Special
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    Rent Special
    $945 - $3,794 Studio - 3 Beds
    Velocity

    Velocity

    225 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $945 - $3,794 | Studio - 3 Beds
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  7. |
    $1,218 - $2,732 1 - 3 Beds
    Vue

    Vue

    922 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $1,218 - $2,732 | 1 - 3 Beds
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  12. $128 Off
    Price Drop. $128 Off
    $795 - $1,751 Studio - 2 Beds
    Flux

    Flux

    1400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $795 - $1,751 | Studio - 2 Beds
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  15. Good Value
    $1,195 - $3,495 1 - 4 Beds
    Level

    Level

    220 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $1,195 - $3,495 | 1 - 4 Beds
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  17. $136 Off
    Price Drop. $136 Off
    $795 - $1,952 Studio - 2 Beds
    Canary Lofts

    Canary Lofts

    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
    $795 - $1,952 | Studio - 2 Beds
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  28. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    $1,200 - $1,550 Studio - 3 Beds
    AP Lofts

    AP Lofts

    340 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $1,200 - $1,550 | Studio - 3 Beds
    Call Call
  29. Call for Rent Studio - 2 Beds
    E300

    E300

    300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Call for Rent | Studio - 2 Beds
    Call Call
  33. Price Drop. $200 Off
    $1,268 - $1,443 1 - 2 Beds
    Carbon 550

    Carbon 550

    550 Watson Powell Jr Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $1,268 - $1,443 | 1 - 2 Beds
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  34. Price Drop. $237 Off
    $1,115 - $1,800 Studio - 2 Beds
    219 E Grand

    219 E Grand

    219 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    $1,115 - $1,800 | Studio - 2 Beds
    Call Call
  37. Price Drop. $175 Off
    $680 - $1,000 1 - 2 Beds
    The Drake

    The Drake

    1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
    $680 - $1,000 | 1 - 2 Beds
    Call Call
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Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$969
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3

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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

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,458 Students
3
Hoover High School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 991 Students
2
Lincoln High School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,403 Students
2
East High School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,040 Students
4
Merrill Middle School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 634 Students
4
Callanan Middle School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 507 Students
3
Mccombs Middle School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 654 Students
3
Hoyt Middle School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 486 Students
5
Windsor Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 5 | 296 Students
5
Greenwood Elementary School
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 5 | 272 Students
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