Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$747 - $2,057 | Studio - 2 Beds
A vibrant gem in the heart of the prairie, Des Moines is named for the river that snakes through the city. This is Iowa's capital (and the county seat of Polk County), and it is filled with things to do. From concerts at the historic Salisbury House to the collections at Des Moines Art Center, and from the 81 miles of hiking and biking trails to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens, Des Moines offers so much that it was named one of the top 10 cities in which to live by US News.
Home to such companies as Meredith Corporation, Wells Fargo, Voya Financial, and Principal Financial Group, Des Moines is considered one of the nation's wealthiest cities. But you'll also have fun after moving to your Des Moines apartment -- the city offers amazing shops and restaurants in East Village, the nearby Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the family-friendly Adventureland Park, and the fascinating Living History Farms. Festivals in Des Moines include the wildly popular Iowa State Fair, the Des Moines Art Festival, and the World Food & Music Festival.
The historic Iowa State Capitol was built in 1871
The Landmark Bridge is a pedestrian bridge with a glass bottom
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Des Moines, IA is $822 for a studio, $988 for one bedroom, $1,088 for two bedrooms, and $1,447 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Moines has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
The cost of living in Des Moines, IA is 13.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Des Moines is 31.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $822 - $1,447. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 17.8% less for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.
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’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.