$1,150 - $1,300
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1171 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50311
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515-827-7910
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Bedrooms
2 - 4
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,028 - 1,210 sq ft
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Highlights
- 24 Hour Access
- Pets Allowed
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Smoke Free
- Attic
1171 21st St
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2 Available Units
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$1,150
2 beds,
1 bath,
1,028 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $1,150 deposit,
Available Now
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$1,300
4 beds,
1 bath,
1,210 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $1,300 deposit,
Available Now
* 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.
About 1171 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311
12 Month Lease,
$1,150 deposit,
Available Now
An OPEN HOUSE at 2-3pm Jan 24th is COMING SOON!!! This property is only 0.3 miles from Drake University. 2 blocks from Interstate 235 and about 0.5 miles from downtown. There are many restaurants and entertainment, making this site incredibly walkable. Directly in the center of the metro, commuting anywhere a breeze. Brand new washer and dryer (not hookup) in the unit. Brand new AC system upgraded in the unit. Lawn service and snow removal service provided! Preventive maintenance for pests provided !24 hrs maintenance service provided! Renters to pay for gas and electricity and water. Pets friendly! Smoke Free!
An OPEN HOUSE is available at 2-3pm on 24th Jan!!! Sign a 12month lease by March and get $50 reduction on rent for the entire lease! This property is only 0.3 miles from Drake University. 2 blocks from Interstate 235 and about 0.5 miles from downtown. There are many restaurants and entertainment, making this site incredibly walkable. Directly in the center of the metro, commuting anywhere a breeze. This unit has 2 bedrooms and a bonus room which usually works better for tenants that have children and can have their bedrooms connected. Brand new washer and dryer (not hookup) in the unit. Brand new AC system upgraded in the unit. Lawn service and snow removal service provided! Preventive maintenance for pests provided !24 hrs maintenance service provided! 12 months lease is preferable. Pets friendly! Smoke Free!
1171 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 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.
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Attic
- Sunroom
- Large Bedrooms
- 24 Hour Access
- Storage Space
- Lawn
Fees and Policies
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.4 mi |
1171 21st St is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
268 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
255 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Attic
- Sunroom
- Large Bedrooms
- 24 Hour Access
- Storage Space
- Lawn
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1171 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50311