Somerset
6620 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
$945 - $1,179
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Somerset Des Moines, IA
A peaceful village near a top university
Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Somerset is $875 for one bedroom, $995 for two bedrooms, and $1,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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145 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$875/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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925 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$995/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,055 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,190/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Somerset
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Somerset - Des Moines, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Somerset - Des Moines, IA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Somerset - Des Moines, IA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Somerset - Des Moines, IA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Somerset - Des Moines, IA
Niche Reviews 
2 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
I would not want to live anywhere else. The south side of Des Moines is such a wonderful place to live. Everywhere you go the people are nice and welcoming. Being friendly is expected out of one another and it is always fun to come back home from school.
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 June 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.