Here's what $1,000 a month rent will get you in the Des Moines metro

From an East Village studio with fewer than 500 square feet to a south side apartment twice the size and under budget — how much bang for your buck can you really get in Des Moines' rental market?

We wanted to find out.

We examined rental listings on apartments.com to compare how far $1,000 a month goes on rent in various Des Moines neighborhoods and in its suburban cities.

Why $1,000 a month? The median household income in Des Moines is $48,088, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Experts suggest spending no more than 30 percent of your income on housing. Taking into account utilities and other expenses, we rounded down to an even $1,000 for purposes of this comparison.

Take a look at some of apartments.com's samplings below:

Downtown

Where: R&T Lofts, 717 Locust St.

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom — 689 square feet

Price: $1,000 to $1,075

Amenities: The "scoop" model has a balcony and an in-unit washer and dryer. The building, which was previously home to the Des Moines Register & Tribune, has a fitness center, media center and a guest apartment.

► More: A timeline of the Des Moines Register

East Village

Where: City Square Lofts, 210 E. Walnut St.

Size: Studio — 383 to 570 square feet

Price: $838 to $1,075

Amenities: Water, trash, sewer, internet and cable are included in the rent. The building has a billiards and arcade room, dog park, rooftop garden and a shared theater room.

►More: Downtown Des Moines hit with glut of vacant apartments

Sherman Hill

Where: Woodland Avenue Brickstone, 1500 Woodland Ave.

Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom — 850 to 925 square feet

Price: $1,000 to $1,200

Amenities: Water, trash and sewer are included in the rent. The building offers views of the Des Moines skyline and neighboring Hoyt Sherman Place. Some have walk-up patios.

Drake

Where: Forest Avenue Village, 3201 Forest Ave.

Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom — 785 to 845 square feet

Price: $1,050

Amenities: Wifi is included.

East side

Where: Parkside East Apartments, 3540 E. Douglas Ave.

Size: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 1,157 square feet

Price: $1,000

Amenities: Gas, water, heat trash and sewer included in the rent. The apartment complex has four playgrounds, a basketball court and community barbecue grills.

►More: Des Moines renters could see relief as more vacancies slow rate increases

South side

Where: Somerset Apartments, 6620 SE 5th St.

Size: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 1,055 square feet

Price: $965

Amenities: The apartment complex has a fitness room, business center, basketball court, tennis court, play area and a swimming pool. Every unit has a patio.

West side

Where: 3000 Grand Apartments, 3000 Grand Ave.

Size: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 1,160 square feet

Price: $1,025 to $1,095

Amenities: The high-rise apartment building has a pool, outdoor putting green, indoor driving range and a billiards room. Every unit has a balcony.

West Des Moines

Where: Wellington Apartment Homes, 4700 E.P. True Parkway

Size: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 960 square feet

Price: $850 to $1,036

Amenities: Every apartment has a private entry and an in-unit washer and dryer. The complex has two pools, a dog park and a 24-hour fitness center.

►More: Iowa's largest property tax cut in history fails to deliver, Register investigation finds

Waukee

Where: Brick Towne at Kettlestone, 1400 SE Bishop Dr.

Size: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 876 square feet

Price: $1,050

Amenities: This newly built apartment has a pool, fitness center and a clubhouse.

Johnston

Where: Crescent Chase, 8650 Crescent Chase

Size: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 950 square feet

Price: $960 to $975

Amenities: Every unit has a walk-in closet, washer and dryer and a private patio or balcony. The complex has a fenced-in dog park, community room, playground and a pool.

►More: These are the most expensive homes sold in Des Moines in 2017

Urbandale

Where: SaddleBrook Apartments, 8301 Colby Parkway

Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom — 620 square feet

Price: $825 to $1,005

Amenities: Every apartment has an in-unit washer and dyer and 9-foot-tall ceilings. There's also a clubhouse and fitness center.

Ankeny

Where: Ashbrooke, 415 NE Delaware Ave.

Size: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — 980 square feet

Price: $999 to $1,049

Amenities: The complex has a 2-acre lake, pool, playground, basketball court, bike storage and a fitness center.