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R & T Lofts

717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 - Polk County

Townhouse

1-2 beds

1-2 baths

About 717 Locust St

Historic charm meets modern loft-living in the heart of vibrant downtown Des Moines. Formerly home to The Register and Tribune for 95 years, R&t Lofts is now home to 164 high-end studio, 1 & 2 bedroom lofts and townhomes. R&t maintains iconic details of the newspaper hub with modern amenities across the 15 story tower. Take a look around and discover all this thriving community has to offer. Cats allowed, Dogs allowed, Pet friendly, Clubhouse, Coffee bar, Courtyard, Dog park, 24hr gym, Parking, Garage, Internet access, Accessible, Elevator, 24hr maintenance, Bike storage, Business center, Conference room, E-payments, Guest suite, Key fob access, Lobby, Media room, Online portal, Package receiving, Pool table, Shuffle board, Smoke-free community & Yoga.

RentalSource last checked: July 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET

Listed by: R & T Lofts

Property Summary

Property Type:	Townhouse
Rental Fee:	$875 - $2,100
Bedrooms:	1-2 beds
Bathrooms:	1-2 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Has Garage:	Yes
ID:	70381213

Property Amenities

• Garage

• 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
Studio (Byline)	1	1	-	$875
Studio (City Beat)	1	1	-	$925
Studio (Crop)	1	1	-	$925 - $1,050
Scoop	1	1	-	$930 - $975
Studio (Kicker)	1	1	-	$995

Leasing Information

Pet fee: $150. Pet limit: 2. Pet rent: $25. Pet restrictions: No restrictions.

Additional Details

Townhouses for rent in Des Moines for $875-$2,100 with 1-2 beds, 1-2 baths, pet friendly and located within R & T Lofts at 717 Locust St in Des Moines, IA 50309. The averaged rental price of $1,488 is 38.7% ($415) higher than the average rent of $1,073 for townhouses in Des Moines, IA and 27.7% ($323) higher than the average rent of $1,165 for townhouses in Polk County. This townhouse is in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the nearest schools are Carver Elementary School, Callanan Middle School and East High School. R & T Lofts was advertised by R & T Lofts 6+ months ago and last updated on July 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,000 /year

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$875 - $2,100

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