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1082 21st St

1082 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

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  • Built in 1880
  • 10 units/2 stories

About 1082 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311

Discover true Des Moines living at 1082 21st St. The 50311 location in Des Moines is an ideal place to live. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Make sure you to see the current floorplan options. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by the 1082 21st St leasing office to talk about leasing your next apartment.

1082 21st St is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

Location
1082 21st St, Des Moines,
IA 50311
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Neighborhood

Drake Park is a small, park-like neighborhood about three miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines. Perfect for students, faculty, and staff, Drake Park is within walking distance of Drake University, giving it the feel of a college town. Along with student housing, Drake Park has highly affordable to more upscale rentals available. The community is also known for its lush namesake park, which has a wading pool, basketball courts, a playground, and more, making it a local favorite. The neighborhood has a few small restaurants, cafes, retail stores, and a tattoo shop, so it’s common for residents to travel to nearby communities for more variety. Conveniently, Downtown Des Moines is less than 10 minutes away giving easy access to the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and other hotspots.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Drake Park Des Moines, IA
Studio $905 $838
1 Bedroom $950 $1,000
2 Bedrooms $993 $1,109
3 Bedrooms - $1,541

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 801 Sq Ft $785 $889 $1,020
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 622-627 Sq Ft $750 $939 $1,200
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 850-888 Sq Ft $985 $1,128 $1,325
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 850 Sq Ft $1,185 — —
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1605 Sq Ft $965 $1,161 $1,300
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 19 min 9.6 mi
1082 21st St is within 14 minutes or 0.8 mile from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
268 Students
Attendance Zone
St Augustin Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
279 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

1082 21st St is near Des Moines International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi

Walkability Near 1082 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Soundscore™
70 / 100

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Airport

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Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1082 21st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ingersoll Square
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Uptown Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
1082 21st St has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Park
 Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Western Gateway Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Witmer Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Prospect Park of Des Moines
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
1082 21st St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Drake Park, Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, and Western Gateway Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
1082 21st St has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 18 min 9.2 mi
1082 21st St is 9.2 miles and a 18 minute drive from Camp Dodge.
 
 
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Does 1082 21st St have in-unit laundry?

1082 21st St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

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Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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1082 21st St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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