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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balcony
  • Outdoor space
  • Covered parking space
  • Thoughtfully designed layout

Location

309 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA|East Village
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Property Overview

309 E 5th Street earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating with standout marks for amenities, location, and value, while its competitive price per square foot and high percentile in that metric add to its appeal. It also offers a private balcony, outdoor space, covered parking, and a thoughtfully designed layout, with nearby parks, restaurants, mixed-use spaces, and public transit contributing to everyday convenience and an active neighborhood setting.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 309 E 5th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 309 E 5th Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath838 sqftLocated in downtown Des Moines, this one-bedroom, one-bath apartment combines modern convenience with urban living. The open layout features stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry for everyday ease. Step out onto the private balcony to enjoy city views and fresh air. With direct access to downtown shops, dining, and transit, this residence offers a practical and well-appointed option for city living. To submit an application please visit www rpmiowa com Click “Apply Now” and follow the “before you begin” instructions on the landing page. Make sure to have income statements, a photo ID, and any other relevant information ready. APPLICATION TURNAROUND TIME: 2-3 business days When applying make sure to have income statements, a photo ID, and any other relevant information ready. PETS: All pets are subject to owner approval GUARANTORS: Co-signers are accepted, but must apply separately LEASE LENGTH: 12-Month Standard SECTION 8 & HOST HOMES: Unavailable at this time SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted on the property ADDITIONAL FEES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT: Tenant Management Fee: $34.99/month Lease Origination Fee: $199 one time Application: ONLY $49! For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to credit, criminal, and eviction background checks. Also, please note that if you take possession of a property after the 20th of the month the prorated rent in addition to the next month's full rent will be due at move-in. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change.

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Rent trends in East Village

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
East Village
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$852
September 2024$935
October 2024$937
November 2024$884
December 2024$898
January 2025$897
February 2025$895
March 2025$825
April 2025$783
May 2025$774
June 2025$773
July 2025$773
August 2025$767
September 2025$753
October 2025$750
November 2025$750
December 2025$750
January 2026$762
February 2026$791
March 2026$795
April 2026$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801
July 2026$812
August 2026$845
A table of studio rental data trends in East Village
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,086
September 2024$1,020
October 2024$995
November 2024$995
December 2024$991
January 2025$983
February 2025$991
March 2025$1,010
April 2025$995
May 2025$897
June 2025$1,028
July 2025$1,065
August 2025$991
September 2025$936
October 2025$870
November 2025$868
December 2025$863
January 2026$913
February 2026$921
March 2026$925
April 2026$981
May 2026$1,005
June 2026$995
July 2026$1,006
August 2026$1,005

Schools near 309 E 5th Street

Carver Elementary School

705 e university ave

des moines, IA, 50316

K-5Public
C-

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 309 E 5th St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 309 E 5th St, Des Moines

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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