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Student Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

1,188 Rentals
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  6. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $873+
    1 BED
    $970+
    2 BEDS
    $1,603+

    Flux

    1400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 608-5497
  9. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,040+
    1 BED
    $1,195+
    2 BEDS
    $1,475+

    The Deco

    1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 679-9983
  12. $360 Off
    Price Drop. $360 Off
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    STUDIO
    $850+
    1 BED
    $1,296+
    2 BEDS
    $1,788+
    3 BEDS
    $2,040+

    Velocity

    225 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 305-2573
  16. $331 Off
    Price Drop. $331 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,365+
    3 BEDS
    $1,742+

    Vue

    922 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 446-7199
  23. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS
    $1,500+

    Maxwell

    915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 400-4238
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Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$984
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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

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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

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
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Saydel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
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North High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
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Hoover High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
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Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
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Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
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Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
423 Students

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