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R & T Lofts
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  • Pet friendly
  • On-site Parking
  • Studio–2 bed
Base rent from $950+ mo

R & T Lofts

717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 750-0110
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R & T Lofts
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Property location

717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Pricing and availability

Last updated about 1 hour ago
  • Layout
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      789 sqft
    $1,215+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 612

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,215+ mo
  • Reach
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      772 sqft
    $1,125+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 415

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,125+ mo
  • Source
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      988 sqft
    $1,175+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 512

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,175+ mo
  • Caption
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      858 sqft
    $1,100+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 507

      New unit

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,100+ mo
  • Tearsheet
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      765 sqft
    $999+ mo
    2
    Starting at
    Units available

    • Unit 305

      Avail 10/8/2026

      12 months lease
      $999+ mo

    • Unit 505

      Avail 10/3/2026

      12 months lease
      $1,050+ mo
  • Teaser
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      715 sqft
    $1,150+ mo
    2
    Starting at
    Units available

    • Unit 1103

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,150+ mo

    • Unit 403

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,250+ mo
  • Sidebar
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      815 sqft
    $1,425+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 709

      New unit

      Available now

      12 months lease
      $1,425+ mo
  • Cutline
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      919 sqft
    $1,200+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 1004

      Avail 10/13/2026

      12 months lease
      $1,200+ mo
  • Folio
    • 1 bed
    • ·
      1 bath
    • ·
      955 sqft
    $1,150+ mo
    1
    Starting at
    Unit available

    • Unit 527

      Avail 12/12/2026

      12 months lease
      $1,150+ mo

Amenities

  • In unit laundry
  • Patio / balcony
  • Granite counters
  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly
  • 24hr maintenance

Property details

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.

Lease length
3-16 months
Application fee
$50 Per Applicant
Deposit
Refundable deposits start at $500, based on credit.
Pets allowed
Yes
Pet limit
2
Pet fee
$200
Pet rent
$45.0
Parking
Garage lot, unassigned: $140/month. Garage lot, assigned: $150/month. Gated parking garage available starting at $150/month. Parking spaces are assigned. Please call for full details.
Income requirement
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)

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(515) 750-0110
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