Somerset

Des Moines, IA

Somerset - Des Moines, IA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.5 (2 Reviews)

A peaceful village near a top university

Suburban • Historic • Charming • Peaceful • College Town •

Situated just north of Iowa State University, Somerset is a tranquil community brimming with small-town charm. Somerset is largely residential, offering an array of apartments and houses available for rent in a suburban village atmosphere.

Residents enjoy the community’s lush greenery, multi-use trails, and family-friendly parks. Although Somerset is mostly residential, the community contains a commercial town center, where residents frequent various restaurants, shops, and cafes close to home. In addition to being convenient to Iowa State University, Somerset is just a short drive away from Downtown Ames and the Ames Municipal Airport.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Somerset is $788 for one bedroom, $883 for two bedrooms, and $1,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

1 BR
145 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$788/month

Average Rent

2 BR
925 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$883/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,055 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,177/month

Average Rent

Transportation

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’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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.

Reviews of Somerset - Des Moines, IA

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4.5 2 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

Crimes do happen in Des Moines, but the police do help gratefully. If there is a crime, it is solved for efficiently and quickly, without having the public find out about it worrying the citizens.

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