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Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR
Great stay! The space was comfortable, clean, and exactly what I needed for my work trip. My dog also loved it, which was a big plus. Would definitely stay again!

Great Private Room By Drake & Downtown R2
I had a fantastic week-long stay at this Airbnb in Des Moines. The place was spotless, well-maintained, and provided a calm and peaceful atmosphere—perfect for relaxing after a long working day. The host was great with communication, and everything was exactly as described. No issues at all during my stay. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Des Moines!

Cozy 2 Bed Apt|Min->Hospitals
Great place to stay. My family and I felt right at home in this cozy apartment in the prime part of Des Moines. You will love the comfort and convenience of this place as if you live here! I hope to book again the next time we are in town!

Modern Luxury West DSM Condo
Great apartment near every store known to man, and an easy 20 minute drive into downtown Des Moines. The terrace and fire table were great as well. Cayden was very friendly and responsive. Definitely would stay here again!

Cottage Grove #2 cozy remodeled
This was a great home away from home while we visited our daughter who lives just minutes away. The place was clean, attractive, and comfortable, and we appreciated the off-street parking. Ryan was very friendly and a great host. We will definitely visit again!

NEW & Modern 1bed/1bath - KING bed- FREE Parking 4
Great stay! No issues at all.

Private Garage | Huge Gym | First Floor | Wifi
Loved this place! Very clean, bed was super comfortable, it was the perfect place to stay after having been on the road for 11 hours! We were just using the place for the evening so can't comment on the surroundings and location per se but this place was a fabulous for a little R&R from long days on the road. Would definitely stay here again!

The Hills Hideaway | Private Entry | Near Downtown
Nicole’s place was better than the pictures indicated. Very cute decor, exceptionally comfortable, and the easiest unloading we’ve ever experienced in an Airbnb! Couch and bed were also VERY comfortable! The location was very convenient for all that we wanted to do during our weekend. Highly recommend this spot, and we will definitely go back. So glad we found it (and we bet you will be too)
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Forest Ave Historic Home
Ryan was very generous and accommodating, he was over the top. Top tier Airbnb Host

Joshua's Northland Bungalow
Two of us in town for a memorial service and gathering of friends. The place was great-perfect size-two bedrooms worked for us perfectly-cute place. Minor point is a bathroom typical of these little homes, with a toilet literally right next to the tub/shower with only an inch or two to spare on the sides-made for some interesting "negotiating!" But as I said, this is minor. Shower great! Located in a great neighborhood, peaceful, safe to walk, close to a mall and restaurants etc. Be aware there is a basement tenant- took us by surprise but that was because we didn't read the description fully! They were super quiet and we barely knew anyone else was there. Their apartment is separate from the unit. Definitely recommend the place and Josh was quick to respond to any questions we had. Great front porch for sitting and watching the world, lots of windows, good linens and towels, extra blankets, easy on street parking., Keurig, so very quiet-we would rent again in a heartbeat....

Amiable Convenient Safe Quiet w/Comfort Sunsets
Great little place !! extremely clean! great location, Wonderful host with good communication and spot on amenities and price. We would definitely book again!!

Cozy Retreat East Forest View Scenic w/Garage
Awesome stay! Perfect area for food and shopping! Definitely recommend to any of my colleagues when working again in the area!

Felicitous Spacious Clean Jordan Creek Perks
This was a great West Des Moines location. It was in a quiet residential neighborhood. The unit was very spacious and comfortable. It was absolutely pristine! The host did a great job communicating. We really enjoyed our visit and would love to stay here again on our next visit!

King & Queen Ground Floor End Unit w/Amenities
I totally enjoyed my stay with Midwest Hospitality. I immediately felt right at home. I was in close proximity to restaurants, grocery stores and shopping. The service was excellent. I had a small issue which they came and promptly handled. The staff was always courteous and got back to me quickly.

Inspiring & Calm Elevated Scenic View
I stayed at Midwest’s Airbnb as transitioning housing until I found something more semi-permanent as a traveling healthcare worker. It was such a relief (after walking through other properties in Des Moines) to come across this place in West Des Moines! It was clean, spacious, in a fantastic location, and wonderful communication and hospitality given by the host. The deck and garage are an added bonus. Extremely safe location with easy access to downtown. I will definitely be staying again when my family visits!

Flourishing Amenities Private Entrance/Garage
Our stay was fantastic it was super comfortable. It was also very peaceful. Looking forward to staying again when we come back to West Des Monies
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Luxury in Downtown Des Moines
Absolutely no complaints and will repeat our stay!

Sleepover | Rare 1BD/1BA - Downtown Des Moines
Very nice building with secured access. In a bit of a revitalization neighborhood with some mix of updated buildings and businesses. Mild construction sites & sounds.

Urban Oasis with Hot tub and Gym | Location!
Jake's place was pristine clean, spacious, and has everything we needed. Hot tub was very good condition looked like a new model and super clean as well. Zen surroundings very peaceful and relaxing. Host quickly responds & space is Updated, cute, comfortable. I would recommend this B&B.

Sleepover | Private 1BD/1BA - Downtown Des Moines
Great location, quiet neighborhood, walkable to Downtown Des Moines. We would stay here again.

RED ROCK Lake House - Lower Level Apartment
Our March 21-23 stay was excellent! The views of the lake from the house are beautiful! The bird life on the lake was very active during our stay with several eagles and pelicans flying over!! The Volksweg paved bike trail was a must for us and was just minutes away from the house! After our bike ride we enjoyed local restaurants in Pella a small town about 15 minutes away from the house. After a nice bike ride and a great meal we found ourselves in the hot tub overlooking the lake to end a delightful day!! Len was super nice and a great host.

Cozy cottage in the woods
This is the ideal spot for a weekend escape. It was exactly what my wife and I needed to unwind and recharge from our hectic lives. The location is incredibly private, peaceful, and nestled within serene, secluded woodlands. Kathleen was excellent at communicating and tailored our stay to make it truly memorable. This place represents the standard that other Airbnbs aim for. The space was immaculate and had everything we needed—and more. We will be back.

Sleepover | Tranquil 1BD/1BA -Downtown Des Moines

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Quick stats about apartment rentals in Downtown Des Moines
Total rentals
90 properties
Total number of reviews
3.1K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
30 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
40 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
40 properties have a dedicated workspace
Wifi availability
90 properties include access to wifi
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