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1211 Lewis Ave

Des Moines, IA 50315

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515-368-7438

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

724 sq ft
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1211 Lewis Ave

About This Home

$1,045 deposit, Available Now

Looking for a cozy yet spacious place to call home? This updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence at 1211 Lewis Ave offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and outdoor freedom in a convenient Des Moines location. Key Features: Modern Living: Enjoy a stylishly updated kitchen featuring contemporary finishes and plenty of prep space—perfect for the home chef. Spacious Primary Suite: The oversized bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with ample room for a king-sized bed and additional furniture. Versatile Bonus Space: A fully enclosed porch serves as a fantastic bonus room. Whether you need a bright home office, a hobby space, or a relaxing sunroom, this area offers endless possibilities. Situated on a generous lot, this property boasts a massive yard. It’s the ideal setup for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the fresh air. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, lawn care, and snow removal. Renter's Insurance is required. Owner is NOT accepting Pets at this time. Professionally managed by PMI Central Iowa. All PMI Central Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) which is $30/month in addition to the marketed Rental Rate. This program includes credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, our best-in-class resident rewards program to earn gift cards, $1M Identity Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), utility concierge service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, and much more! $65 application fee for anyone 18 years or older who will be occupying the property. Pet Details: Owner is not allowing pets at this time.

1211 Lewis Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50315 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 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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $1,045

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.

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Neighborhood

Watrous South is located in the southern portion of the Greater South Side region of Des Moines. The neighborhood straddles Des Moines International Airport and is filled with amenities. Hotels, chain restaurants, grocers, and stores are located along the borders of the neighborhood. There are several parks for residents to enjoy in the area, and the Wakonda Club golf course rests north of the neighborhood. Watrous South’s residential streets feature affordable to moderately priced apartments and houses for rent. Along with plenty of amenities and affordability, residents appreciate the proximity to Downtown Des Moines, which is only four miles north. Watrous South is also convenient to Des Moines Water Works Park and Blank Park Zoo, providing residents with more opportunities for fun not far from home.

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Amenities

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Drake University	Drive:	12 min	5.6 mi
Grand View University	Drive:	13 min	7.1 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West	Drive:	19 min	11.4 mi

1211 Lewis Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.2 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Drake University and Grand View University.

Schools

Wright Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

273 Students

Attendance Zone

Brody Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

603 Students

Attendance Zone

Lincoln High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,403 Students

Attendance Zone

Lincoln Heights Lutheran School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades 1-8

Nearby

Des Moines Adventist School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

45 Students

Nearby

Christ The King School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

247 Students

Nearby

The Keystone School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

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Transportation

1211 Lewis Ave is near Des Moines International, located 1.7 miles or 4 minutes away.

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Des Moines International	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1211 Lewis Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
McKinley Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Fleur Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Park Avenue Plaza	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi

1211 Lewis Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Blank Park Zoo	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Mac Rae Park	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Gray's Lake Park	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Columbus Park	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Fort Des Moines Park	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi

1211 Lewis Ave has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Blank Park Zoo, Mac Rae Park, and Gray's Lake Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center	Drive:	12 min	6.2 mi

1211 Lewis Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.