Neighborhood | Cityville on 9th in Des Moines, Iowa

Embrace the Energy Of
Downtown Des Moines

Cityville on 9th places you at the intersection of everything that makes Downtown Des Moines worth living in. Walk to Court Avenue for dinner and drinks, catch an Iowa Cubs game at Principal Park, or follow the Des Moines Riverwalk for a morning run along the water. Grays Lake and Water Works Park are at your doorstep as well. The East Village, which is one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods for dining, boutique shopping, and weekend energy, is minutes from your front door, along with top-rated schools, major employers, and everyday essentials like Gateway Market and Hy-Vee.

Whether your ideal evening is a night out at Centro, a live show at Hoyt Sherman Place, or a quiet walk through Pappajohn Sculpture Park, your new address puts all of it within easy reach. Explore the map below to discover everything your neighborhood has to offer.

Dine

  • Table 128
  • Roca
  • Mulberry Street Tavern

Shop

  • Hy-Vee Grocery Store
  • Gateway Market
  • Numerous East Village Boutiques

Learn

  • Downtown Elementary School
  • Central Academy
  • University of Iowa Tippie College of Business - Des Moines

Work Play

  • Gray's Lake Park
  • Water Works Park
  • Principal Park

Des Moines 
Energy Everywhere You Look

Cityville on 9th gives you the opportunity to live close to the places you love. Enjoy a hassle-free commute to nearby employment hubs via I-235, find your Zen at peaceful green spaces like Gray’s Lake Park, or explore attractions like the Science Center of Iowa. Whether you prefer to spend your weekends discovering new restaurants and cafes with friends or checking out the latest trends at nearby malls and shopping centers, living in our Des Moines community makes it all possible.

Experience a fresh start when you choose our community in Downtown as your next home. We know you’ll love it here.

Aerial view of a stadium at Cityville on 9th in Des Moines, Iowa
Science center of iowa near Cityville on 9th in Des Moines, Iowa

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An Urban Oasis