The Meridian
425 SW 11th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,477 - $2,676 | Studio - 2 Beds
Situated in the heart of Iowa’s capital city, Downtown Des Moines is a vibrant district on the rise. Downtown Des Moines is a hub for activity in the city, with plenty of major employers, cultural attractions, festive events, recreational opportunities, and shopping and dining options all available within the confines of the neighborhood.
There are a wide variety of apartments available for rent throughout Downtown Des Moines. Wherever your rental is, you’re sure to be near the action in this walkable neighborhood. Many of the apartments in this area boast river views, with the Racoon and Des Moines rivers forming the southern and eastern borders of the community, respectively.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy access to area destinations such as Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Principal Park, and Wells Fargo Arena in Downtown Des Moines. A condensed, walkable layout in the heart of the city makes it easy to get wherever you need to be in Downtown Des Moines.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Des Moines is $884 for a studio, $1,168 for one bedroom, $1,627 for two bedrooms, and $2,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Des Moines has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Studio
474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$884/month
Average Rent
1 BR
678 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,168/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,101 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,627/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,603 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,250/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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.