FAQ
Questions, answered honestly
Everything we can confirm about living at Harbach Lofts. Where we don't have a hard number yet, we say so — call the leasing team for the rest.
What was this building before it was apartments?
A furniture factory and warehouse. The Harbach family furniture business, founded in 1856, occupied these two brick buildings from 1906 until 1928. The complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 and renovated into apartments in 2016. The building's history.
Is Harbach Lofts pet friendly?
Yes — no breed restrictions, up to two pets per household (dogs, cats, small aquariums, and other small caged animals), plus an on-site pet wash station. A non-refundable pet fee and monthly pet rent apply. More on pets.
What does it take to qualify?
A $60 application fee per applicant, household income of at least 3x the rent, a minimum credit score of 625, and a positive rental and criminal history. Security deposit is $350. Call (515) 644-5461 with specific questions about your application.
How big are the apartments?
Studios run 452–506 sq ft, one-bedrooms 427–821 sq ft, and two-bedrooms 882–1,103 sq ft depending on bath count. See the Floor Plans page for the full breakdown by type.
What does rent cost?
Market rent depends on the floor plan — studios at the lower end, two-bedrooms with two baths at the top. The Availability page lists every open home with its exact price, live from Newbury Living's leasing system.
What's included in rent?
Water, sewer, and trash aren't included — they're billed back at a flat fee based on your unit's size, on top of rent. You set up electric yourself.
Is the building actually downtown?
Yes. 300 SW 5th St sits in the Court District: the Court Avenue restaurants and bars are 0.4 miles on foot, Principal Park 0.4, the downtown Hy-Vee 0.3, and the Downtown Farmers' Market sets up 0.4 miles away on Saturday mornings. The East Village is about a mile's walk across the river (1.1 miles). The Rook Room's game lounge and café connects directly to the building. Distances measured by the walking route from our door, October 2026. More on the Court District.
Where do I park, and is there bike storage?
There's secure bike storage with a full repair stand and wash station on site. We don't have confirmed vehicle parking details to publish here yet — ask leasing.
How do I pay rent or submit a maintenance request?
Through the resident portal (link in the footer). For anything the portal doesn't cover, call leasing at (515) 644-5461 or send a message from the contact page.
How do I schedule a tour?
Tap Schedule a Tour on any page to pick a day and time with Nora, our leasing assistant, or call or text (515) 644-5461. Tours are in person and run about twenty minutes. You can also send a few times that work for you from the contact page.