Somerset
6620 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
$831 - $1,401
1-3 Beds
Somerset
Des Moines, IA
Somerset - Des Moines, IA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A peaceful village near a top university
Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
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Peaceful
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College Town
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Situated just north of Iowa State University, Somerset is a tranquil community brimming with small-town charm. Somerset is largely residential, offering an array of apartments and houses available for rent in a suburban village atmosphere.
Residents enjoy the community’s lush greenery, multi-use trails, and family-friendly parks. Although Somerset is mostly residential, the community contains a commercial town center, where residents frequent various restaurants, shops, and cafes close to home. In addition to being convenient to Iowa State University, Somerset is just a short drive away from Downtown Ames and the Ames Municipal Airport.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Somerset is $869 for one bedroom, $989 for two bedrooms, and $1,199 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 5.8% in the past year.
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1 BR
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145 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$869/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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925 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$989/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,055 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,199/month
Average Rent
Transportation
53
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
34
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
37
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Reviews of Somerset - Des Moines, IA
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
Crimes do happen in Des Moines, but the police do help gratefully. If there is a crime, it is solved for efficiently and quickly, without having the public find out about it worrying the citizens.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Des Moines Park
- Blank Park Zoo
- Ewing Park
- Easter Lake Park
- Mac Rae Park
Commuter Rail
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.