Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9.2 Excellent1097 reviews
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
A grey sofa and coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, with a dining area and sliding glass doors in the background.
A navy blue sofa with colorful pillows and a green vase sit in the foreground, while a wall-mounted TV and orange slatted partition define the background.
A white bed with plush pillows sits in the foreground of a modern bedroom featuring a desk, a yellow chair, and abstract wall art in the background.
A round wooden table with black chairs and a potted plant sits in the foreground, while a circular mirror and a window with blinds are in the background.
A blue pool table and geometric patterned carpet occupy the foreground of a game room featuring a city map mural and a large window in the background.
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Description

Explore downtown Des Moines from our conveniently located apartments. Less than a mile from Pappajohn Sculpture Park and only a six-minute walk from the Iowa Events Center, this property is right in the middle of the city while still offering a laid-back, contemporary atmosphere. Our tech-enabled apartments offer self check-in at 4pm, 24/7 guest support by text, phone, or chat, and a Virtual Front Desk accessed via mobile device.

Amenities

Pet friendlyStreet parkingCommunity roomApartmentCity centerWorkstation

Apartments (9)

A modern living room with a grey sofa and green accent chair in the foreground opens up to a kitchen and dining area in the background.
A grey sofa with colorful pillows and a concrete coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, while a window with blinds and a round mirror adorn the neutral walls in the background.
Stacked white washer and dryer sit in a closet in the foreground, opening into a narrow hallway with a plant and lamp in the background.
1 Bedroom | King images: Image 1 of 14

1 Bedroom | King

4 guests1 bathroom
A bed with white linens and a small side table occupy the foreground, while a neutral-toned room with wall art and a full-length mirror forms the background.
A grey sofa and coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, with a dining area and sliding glass doors in the background.
A grey bathroom vanity with a white sink sits in the foreground, while a white toilet and a bathtub with a shower curtain are visible in the background.
2 Bedroom | King & 2 Twins images: Image 1 of 16

2 Bedroom | King & 2 Twins

6 guests2 bathrooms
A modern living area with a grey sofa and green accent chair in the foreground opens into a kitchen with bright orange backsplashes in the background.
A grey sofa and a green velvet chair sit in the foreground of a modern open-concept living space with a white and orange kitchen in the background.
A bathroom featuring a vanity with a mirror and dark wood cabinets in the foreground, with a bathtub and toilet set against grey walls in the background.
2 Bedroom | King & Queen images: Image 1 of 14

2 Bedroom | King & Queen

6 guests2 bathrooms
A modern living room with a grey sofa and green accent chair in the foreground opens up to a kitchen and dining area in the background.
A grey sofa with colorful pillows and a concrete coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, while a window with blinds and a round mirror adorn the neutral walls in the background.
Stacked white washer and dryer sit in a closet in the foreground, opening into a narrow hallway with a plant and lamp in the background.
2 x 1 Bedroom | King images: Image 1 of 14

2 x 1 Bedroom | King

8 guests2 apartments2 bathrooms
A bed with white linens and a small side table occupy the foreground, while a neutral-toned room with wall art and a full-length mirror forms the background.
A grey sofa and coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, with a dining area and sliding glass doors in the background.
A grey bathroom vanity with a white sink sits in the foreground, while a white toilet and a bathtub with a shower curtain are visible in the background.
2 x 2 Bedroom | King & 2 Twins images: Image 1 of 16

2 x 2 Bedroom | King & 2 Twins

12 guests2 apartments4 bathrooms
A modern living area with a grey sofa and green accent chair in the foreground opens into a kitchen with bright orange backsplashes in the background.
A grey sofa and a green velvet chair sit in the foreground of a modern open-concept living space with a white and orange kitchen in the background.
A bathroom featuring a vanity with a mirror and dark wood cabinets in the foreground, with a bathtub and toilet set against grey walls in the background.
2 x 2 Bedroom | King & Queen images: Image 1 of 14

2 x 2 Bedroom | King & Queen

12 guests2 apartments4 bathrooms
A modern living room with a grey sofa and green accent chair in the foreground opens up to a kitchen and dining area in the background.
A grey sofa with colorful pillows and a concrete coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, while a window with blinds and a round mirror adorn the neutral walls in the background.
Stacked white washer and dryer sit in a closet in the foreground, opening into a narrow hallway with a plant and lamp in the background.
3 x 1 Bedroom | King images: Image 1 of 14

3 x 1 Bedroom | King

12 guests3 apartments3 bathrooms
A bed with white linens and a small side table occupy the foreground, while a neutral-toned room with wall art and a full-length mirror forms the background.
A grey sofa and coffee table sit on a blue rug in the foreground, with a dining area and sliding glass doors in the background.
A grey bathroom vanity with a white sink sits in the foreground, while a white toilet and a bathtub with a shower curtain are visible in the background.
3 x 2 Bedroom | King & 2 Twins images: Image 1 of 16

3 x 2 Bedroom | King & 2 Twins

18 guests3 apartments6 bathrooms
A modern living area with a grey sofa and green accent chair in the foreground opens into a kitchen with bright orange backsplashes in the background.
A grey sofa and a green velvet chair sit in the foreground of a modern open-concept living space with a white and orange kitchen in the background.
A bathroom featuring a vanity with a mirror and dark wood cabinets in the foreground, with a bathtub and toilet set against grey walls in the background.
3 x 2 Bedroom | King & Queen images: Image 1 of 14

3 x 2 Bedroom | King & Queen

18 guests3 apartments6 bathrooms
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Important information

Check-in time

After 4:00 PM

Planning to arrive early?

Request early check-in during your online check-in ahead of your arrival. Subject to availability.

Check-out time

Before 11:00 AM

Need a little more time?

Late check-out may be requested in your Virtual Front Desk before your check-out time. Subject to availability.

Services

  • Animal companion
    Bring your pet along — our spaces are designed to accommodate your animal companion.
  • Early check-in
    Start your stay before our 4:00 PM check-in time.
  • Late check-out
    Extend your stay with a late check-out to leave at a more relaxed pace.
  • Extending your stay
    If you decide you’d like to stay longer, you can easily check availability and extend your stay with us.

Parking

No Kasa parking at this property

We don't offer Kasa managed parking at this property, but we've put together a list of nearby parking options to help you plan your arrival. These locations aren't managed by Kasa.

See what guests loved about their stay

Malari • Aug 4, 2026

Airbnb

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay. This was a last minute booking due to a flight delay and Kasa made it so easy. It took a lot of stress off of our plate. The apartment is really beautiful, comfortable and quiet. Check in was very easy. We were close to East Village and lots of cool places in Des Moines. Definitely recommend!

Kelly Geiger • Sep 7, 2026

Google Business

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Two bedroom/two bath apartment with a nice kitchen at a rate that was lower than most hotel rooms in the area!

Nicholas • Sep 27, 2026

Airbnb

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean place. Great layout, very spacious.

Alyssa • Sep 6, 2026

Airbnb

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect overnight stay for 3 couples and within great walking distance to enjoy downtown!

Holden • Sep 21, 2026

Airbnb

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great except the bed was very squeaky.
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Location

Getting around

Luckily, this part of downtown features a number of parking garages for those who like to drive themselves. Still, if you’d prefer not to bring your car, you can walk to almost anywhere in this area of the city. For longer journeys, convenient bus stops lie within a block of our apartments, and the DART Central station (0.5 miles) offers a direct route to the Des Moines International Airport just 5 miles away.

Location highlights

Hy-Vee Grocery Store

Grocery • 0.4 mi

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Farmers market • 0.5 mi

Gateway Market

Grocery • 1 mi

Graziano Brothers

Grocery • 1.3 mi

Buzzard Billy’s

Restaurant • 0.3 mi

Centro

Restaurant • 0.4 mi
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