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The Equitable Building Apartments

604 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,133 - $1,8951 - 3 1 - 3.5

Pricing and Floor Plans

Manhattan

$1,133 - $1,330
1 Bed, 1 Bath
695 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1204
$1,153
695
Now
1504
$1,263
695
12/30/24
0503
$1,133
695
1/4/25

Jazz

$1,517 - $1,597
1 Bed, 1 Bath
860 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1606
$1,517
860
1/7/25

Charleston

$1,639 - $1,748
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,200 Sq. Ft.

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Dec. 27
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0508
$1,639
1,200
12/27/24
0708
$1,659
1,200
4/1/25

Armstrong

$1,417 - $1,497
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,156 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0402
$1,417
1,156
Now

Bootlegger

$1,612 - $1,699
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,110 Sq. Ft.

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Dec. 29
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1005
$1,612
1,110
12/29/24

Bluenose

$1,799 - $1,895
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,245 Sq. Ft.

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Dec. 30
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1209
$1,799
1,245
12/30/24

Pendergast

$1,663 - $1,753
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,390 Sq. Ft.

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Jan. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0401
$1,663
1,300
1/14/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 2016
  • 146 units / 19 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $200
  • Application Fee
    $50

Property Highlights

  • Modern Accent Wall Paint Scheme
  • Sound Reducing Demising Walls
  • Sun-Filtering Basket Weave Shades
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Resident Storage
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Historic 1920S Terrazzo Flooring *
  • Resident Lounge with Kitchen
  • Stainless Steel Double-Bowl Sinks
  • Wheelchair Access

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access

Community Features

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Controlled Access
  • Corporate Suites
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Gated
  • Grill

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Des Moines Area C.C., UrbanDrive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Drake UniversityDrive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
Grand View UniversityDrive: 7 min (3.5 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., AnkenyDrive: 18 min (10.1 mi)
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Area Scores

Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91
Out of 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62
Out of 100
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
Out of 100
Active
Soundscore
69
Out of 100

Transit

Airport
Des Moines International
12 min Drive
Des Moines International

Moving to Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Equitable Building Apartments proximity to Ingersoll Square, MacVilay Plaza, and The Shoppes on East Grand. Ingersoll Square is 1.1 miles away, and MacVilay Plaza is within a 31 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Equitable Building Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Science Center of Iowa, Western Gateway Park, and Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden.

Airports

Living in Downtown Des Moines provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 12 minutes from The Equitable Building Apartments.

Schools

Walnut Street School
Grades PK-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Callanan Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
4
Out of 10
St Anthony Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12
Public
3
Out of 10
The Keystone School
Grades 6-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

About The Equitable Building Apartments

Discover our premier apartment community, The Equitable Building, in Des Moines, IA. This vibrant community in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood is close to high-end restaurants and boutique local stores. All of our apartments are pet-friendly and... the perfect home for professionals, students, families, seniors, and everyone in between. Take a closer look at everything we have in store for you!

When you choose one of our apartments in Des Moines, Iowa, you get more than a place to live -- you get a place to relax and proudly call home. Whether you select one of our one, two, or three-bedroom apartments, your experience will be just as sweet. Each of our apartment homes has been crafted with style and is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, large windows, and balconies.

Designed to create the perfect living environment, our community offers the ambiance that you will be happy to return to every day. With you in mind, we offer community amenities that you will love, including a 24/7 fitness center, dog park, and storage units. Add in our helpful management team, and your apartment living experience becomes complete.

Your new home at The Equitable Building is only a short distance from Downtown Des Moines, with Court Avenue, Skywalk, and Downtown Des Moines Farmer's Market only a few easy minutes away. Our apartments are located at 604 Locust Street, with quick access to Interstate 235 and Locust Your daily commute is also a breeze, thanks to our proximity to Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide.

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The Equitable Building Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
604 Locust St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone Number: (515) 461-8984
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

Renter Reviews

For The Equitable Building

4.9

73 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

7/25/23

Steer clear

Once the pinnacle of luxury in downtown Des Moines, the current management is now running this beloved community into the ground. Months of no air conditioning in the units, resigning gifts left unfulfilled, and management’s gaslighting of residents On building repairs have left this property a shell of its former self.

Review from Apartments.com

2 People Found This Helpful

Property Manager at The Equitable Building responded to this review

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are always striving to provide our residents with top notch customer service, and your review helps us to improve. We’re so sorry to hear you’ve had anything short of a... 5-Star experience here at The Equitable Building, and we would love to discuss your concerns further. Please feel free to give us a call at 515-369-3782!

7/19/23

Going downhill in a hurry

AC is consistently down with apartments reaching 80 degrees for days straight. From the ownership's explanations it sounds like they cheeped out on maintenance/replacements for too long and now they are having trouble keeping up with needed fixes to make the building less dangerous to survive in. Hot water keeps going down which makes showering before work torture. If you are visiting the building, make sure to take a lap around the block so that you are able to see the homeless camps that have... moved to surround the building. They add new members to their flock daily. This makes walking home at night from the inconvenient parking structures dangerous, especially when you have to step over people on your walk. The skywalk near the building is consistently filled with human droppings. The air at times smells like an unflushed toilet. This is likely due to the nearly abandoned buildings surrounding the Equitable. The staff is extremely nice and try their best to help but ownership and the city of Des Moines have failed and the building is becoming unlivable. I am now safely moved away and you should stay away.

Review from Apartments.com

2 People Found This Helpful

Property Manager at The Equitable Building responded to this review

My name is Angela, and I am the Community Manager here at The Equitable. I would truly value the opportunity to speak with you in person about some of these concerns, as our team is always striving to improve. If you’d like to set up a meeting,... please send an email to equitablemgr@blockmultifamily.com, so we can chat further.

5/26/23

Wow!

I recently moved to Des Moines from across the country. All of my possessions had been seriously delayed and I had nothing. The building management lent me numerous items until my belongings are delivered. I am honestly not sure what I would have done without them. They have gone above and beyond. I am so grateful to have found The Equitable Building. The apartments are large and comfortable. The building is beautiful!

Review from Apartments.com

1 Person Found This Helpful

Property Manager at The Equitable Building responded to this review

Thank you for the awesome review! It made us happy to be able to provide you with some things you could use while you await your furniture shipment. Let us know if there is anything else you need. We are so happy that you decided to make The... Equitable your new home.!!!!

4/20/23

Love this building

I signed the lease without actually touring it and never regretted doing so. The tenants are super friendly. The convenience walking to anywhere downtown is great. The view is great I get a lot of sun in my unit. I really think this is the best apartment you can ask for in downtown.

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Property Manager at The Equitable Building responded to this review

We are so happy that you are pleased with your apartment and The Equitable as a whole. We really do have just the best residents around and it's awesome that we can count you as one of them!! If you ever need anything, please let the office know.

11/30/21

good vibes

I had multiple tours here and Angela was so resourceful, friendly and patient. I'm still deciding between this and another place but from my tours which were rather thorough thanks to Angela this place definitely has a good price/value unlike many places in downtown. I've also had friends/colleagues who've lived here who had great experience and were able to work productively and also study at the same time for further certifications so that speaks to the quality of the structure/building,... neighbors and management here.

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