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Des Moines, IA 50311

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    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,532 sq ft

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  • Hardwood Floors
  • Fenced Lot
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1211 21st St
$1,750 deposit, Available Now

Property Id: 1284740 Welcome to this elegant home with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom located in the Drake Neighborhood!! With a mix of classic charm and eclectic vibes, this home shows off refinished hardwood floors, penny-floored kitchen, and a fenced-in backyard with cherry trees. Enjoy an extraordinary living experience with modern upgrades including an updated three-season room, new carpet upstairs (to be installed by the end of October), new stove/oven, and a new washer & dryer!! Appreciate the serene neighborhood while being close to Drake University and downtown Des Moines!! Here is some location information: a. 5 to 8 Minute walk to Drake University, Restaurants, Fast Food, and the Varsity theater b. 6 to 8 Minute drive to Downtown Des Moines c. 4 Minutes from Interstate 235 There is a clean unfinished basement. Residents pay all utilities and are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. No Smoking. Security Deposit is 1 month's rent. Lease term: Minimum 12 Months.

1211 21St St is a house 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,750
  • 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

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Fenced Lot
  • Lawn

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Fenced Lot
  • Lawn
  • Bicycle Storage
City - Des Moines

Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments averaging $996 for a one-bedroom to 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 professionals alike, 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. Current rent trends show modest annual increases of 0.6%, keeping Des Moines housing costs lower than comparable cities.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 19 min 9.5 mi
1211 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 Schools
  • Private Schools
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
268 Students
Nearby
King Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
267 Students
Attendance Zone
Callanan Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Holy Family School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
255 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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

1211 21st St is near Des Moines International, located 5.5 miles or 13 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 13 min 5.5 mi
Very Walkable
83
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
42
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
50
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1211 21st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ingersoll Square
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Uptown Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Harding Hills
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
1211 21st St has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Park
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Western Gateway Park
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Prospect Park of Des Moines
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
1211 21st St has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Drake Park, Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, and Witmer Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
1211 21st St has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 17 min 9.1 mi
1211 21st St is 9.1 miles and a 17 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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