Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $2,250
Studio - 3 Beds
1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50315
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Bedrooms
3 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
1,107 sq ft
1201 E Bell Avenue
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This is surely one of the best-kept secrets of Des Moines' South side. Just minutes to downtown and I-235. This is a small, well-cared for community in a very convenient location.
Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Patio
About 1201 E Bell Avenue
This is surely one of the best-kept secrets of Des Moines' South side. Just minutes to downtown and I-235. This is a small, well-cared for community in a very convenient location.
1201 E Bell Avenue is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50315 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Controlled Access
24 Hour Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
- Online Services
- Walk-Up
- Playground
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Patio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Walk-In Closets
- Patio
- Deck
1201 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50315
Located just three miles south of Downtown Des Moines, Indianola Hills offers residents a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of city life. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, featuring an assortment of apartments, townhomes, and houses situated along quiet, tree-lined streets.
Indianola Hills sits near numerous popular parks, including MacRae Park, Gray’s Lake Park, Water Works Park, Ewing Park, in addition to the sprawling Southridge Mall. Exciting area attractions like Blank Park Zoo, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Wells Fargo Arena are just minutes away from Indianola Hills as well. Commuting and traveling from Indianola Hills is easy with quick access to U.S. 69 and Des Moines International Airport.
Learn more about living in Indianola Hills
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Indianola Hills | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $850 |
| 1 Bedroom | $683 | $1,012 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,215 | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,529 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 14.5 mi |
1201 E Bell Avenue is within 8 minutes or 4.4 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Grand View University and Drake University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
297 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
684 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,403 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
308 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315