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Cityville on 9th

550 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50320 - Polk County

Apartment

1-2 beds

1-2 baths

About 550 SW 9th St

With quick access to hot spots like Grays Lake and Principal Park, Cityville on 9th is your premium choice of Des Moines apartments. Each of our studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments puts the energy of Des Moines right at your front door without making you sacrifice the space or amenities you'd find in the suburbs. Set up a tour today to see how Cityville fits into your lifestyle. Clubhouse, Courtyard, 24hr gym, Cats allowed, Dogs allowed, Accessible, Elevator, Garage, Parking, Pool, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Bbq/grill, Bike storage, Business center, CC payments, Coffee bar, Conference room, Dog park, E-payments, Fire pit, Game room, Guest parking, Guest suite, Internet access, Internet cafe, Key fob access, Lobby, Media room, New construction, Online portal, Pool table, Shuffle board & Smoke-free community.

RentalSource last checked: May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET

Listed by: Cityville on 9th

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$931 - $1,832
Bedrooms:	1-2 beds
Bathrooms:	1-2 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Has Garage:	Yes
ID:	65562874

Property Amenities

• Garage

• Gas Range

• High-Speed Internet

• Pet Friendly

• Wheelchair Access

Community Features

• Bike Paths

• Controlled Access

• Clubhouse

• Courtyard

• Fitness Center

• Pool

• Reserved Parking

• Storage

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1 Bed	1	1	-	$931 - $1,015
1 Bed	1	1	-	$949 - $983
1 Bed	1	1	-	$1,051
Riverwalk 2 - A7	1	1	-	$1,126
Riverwalk - A1	1	1	-	$1,131 - $1,182

Leasing Information

Pet fee: $250 Flat. Pet limit: 2 pets max.

Additional Details

Apartments for rent in Des Moines for $931-$1,832 with 1-2 beds, 1-2 baths, pet friendly and located within Cityville on 9th at 550 SW 9th St in Des Moines, IA 50320. The averaged rental price of $1,382 is 31.7% ($333) higher than the average rent of $1,049 for apartments in Des Moines, IA and 19.8% ($228) higher than the average rent of $1,154 for apartments in Polk County. This apartment is in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the nearest schools are Studebaker Elementary School, McCombs Middle School and Norwalk Senior High School. Cityville on 9th was advertised by Cityville on 9th 6+ months ago and last updated on May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

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Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
1 Bed	1	1	-	$931 - $1,015
1 Bed	1	1	-	$949 - $983
1 Bed	1	1	-	$1,051
Riverwalk 2 - A7	1	1	-	$1,126
Riverwalk - A1	1	1	-	$1,131 - $1,182
Keo - A2	1	1	-	$1,131 - $1,181
Skyline - A3	1	1	-	$1,131 - $1,141
Keo 2 - A6	1	1	-	$1,171
Riverwalk 3 - A11	1	1	-	$1,212 - $1,259
Ingersoll - A4	1	1	-	$1,251
Fleur - A8	1	1	-	$1,318
Skyline 2 - A9	1	1	-	$1,381
Cherry - A13	1	1	-	$1,430 - $1,459
Polk - C8	2	2	-	$1,567
Tuttle - C12	2	2	-	$1,595 - $1,644
Vine - C10	2	2	-	$1,614
Grand - C2	2	2	-	$1,641 - $1,832
Locust - C5	2	2	-	$1,652 - $1,796