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$1,150 / Month

1142 Polk Blvd

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Des Moines, IA 50311

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    2

  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    808 sq ft

1142 Polk Blvd
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About This Home

$1,150 deposit

Located right off University Ave on beautiful Polk Blvd, near Waveland Golf Course and walking distance to Waveland Cafe, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom duplex has original hardwood flooring in the large living room with big windows that let in great natural light. The kitchen includes plenty of countertop and cabinet space, some of which is new, along with fridge, gas stove, and microwave. Down the hall you'll find both bedrooms, one of which can easily fit a king sized bed plus dressers, and the full bathroom that has a tub and extra open shelving. There is an unfinished basement that includes a washer and dryer and has plenty of room for storage. Central AC/Heat. Pets up to 25lbs negotiable with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent. Tenant pays all utilities. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $1150, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 1142 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA.

1142 Polk Blvd is a condo 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.

Condo Features

  • Refrigerator

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
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Under 30 minutes

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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: 3 min 1.5 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 12 min 7.0 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 16 min 10.4 mi
1142 Polk Blvd is within 3 minutes or 1.5 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
438 Students
Nearby
Hubbell Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Merrill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
634 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
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Transportation

1142 Polk Blvd is near Des Moines International, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 16 min 7.3 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Soundscore™
72 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1142 Polk Blvd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Uptown Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Franklin Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
1142 Polk Blvd has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 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 Municipal Observatory
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Witmer Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drake Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Ashby Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
1142 Polk Blvd has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Greenwood / Ashworth Park, and Witmer Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
1142 Polk Blvd has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 3.1 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 16 min 8.4 mi
1142 Polk Blvd is 8.4 miles and a 16 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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