Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,052 - $2,539 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Civic Historic District
Des Moines, IA
Civic Historic District - Des Moines, IA Area Guide
The historic heart of Downtown Des Moines
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Riverside
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The Civic Historic District, also known as the Civic Center Historic District, is a significant community located within Downtown Des Moines. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1988, the Civic Historic District boasts an array of elegant structures in various architectural stylings, providing a visual feast for riverfront walks and neighborhood strolls.
The district is convenient to Principal Park, where residents and visitors alike enjoy attending Iowa Cubs ballgames and various concerts held throughout the year. Des Moines’ Downtown Farmers’ Market sits within easy walking distance of many of the area’s rental apartments and lofts, in addition to numerous restaurants, bars, and museums.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Civic Historic District - Des Moines, IA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Civic Historic District - Des Moines, IA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Civic Historic District - Des Moines, IA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Civic Historic District - Des Moines, IA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Science Center of Iowa
- Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center
- Western Gateway Park
- Columbus Park
- Burke Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.