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$1,375 / Month

1042 56th St

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Des Moines, IA 50311

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    2

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    972 sq ft

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1042 56th St
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1042 56th St Des Moines, IA 50311 Available early August 2026 Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom gem in the heart of Des Moines. Located at 1042 56th St, this beautiful Craftsman-style home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere that you'll instantly fall in love with. With 972 square feet of living space, this meticulously maintained property boasts modern finishes and attention to detail throughout. Application fee $50/adult. Lease Admin Fee $150 due at move-in.. All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. No Smoking on premises. Pets Considered Deposit pends on background and credit. Contact me with additional questions. Teresa Hein - thein@renterswarehouse. Leasing Adviser, Renters Warehouse Iowa. Licensed in the State of Iowa

1042 56th St is a house located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

House Features

  • Refrigerator

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City - Des Moines

Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments to single-family homes in established neighborhoods. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and restaurants in beautifully restored historic buildings. The area around Drake University draws students and faculty, while Windsor Heights provides peaceful residential streets just minutes from downtown's climate-controlled skywalk system.

The Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Science Center of Iowa anchor the city's arts and culture scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 76 city parks and three public golf courses, including the popular Gray's Lake Park with its scenic 1.9-mile lakeside trail. The insurance industry drives the local economy, with major employers Principal Financial Group and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield maintaining significant operations downtown.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 11 min 7.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
1042 56th St is within 4 minutes or 2.3 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
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Windsor Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Merrill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
St Theresa School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
262 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

1042 56th St is near Des Moines International, located 6.6 miles or 14 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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70 / 100

Traffic

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Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1042 56th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
5800-5812 Franklin Ave
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Franklin Plaza
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Uptown Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
1042 56th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
American Legion Park
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
1042 56th St has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Greenwood / Ashworth Park, and American Legion Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.9 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 4.3 mi
1042 56th St has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 3.9 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 15 min 7.7 mi
1042 56th St is 7.7 miles and a 15 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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