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1242 E 21st St
$1,000 deposit, Available Now

Property Id: 2712981 Welcome to your cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home in Des Moines, IA! This charming property features brand new luxury vinyl flooring, a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and washer/dryer hookups. Enjoy the convenience of a garage and driveway, perfect for your vehicle. Pets are welcome (cats and small dogs only) and smoking is allowed outside. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Contact us now to schedule a viewing.

1242 E 21st St is a house located in Polk County and the 50317 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.

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
        Charged per unit.
        $1,000
  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed
  • Garage Lot

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

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Vinyl Flooring

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Vinyl Flooring

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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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Vinyl Flooring
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand View University
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Drake University
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 15 min 9.4 mi
1242 E 21st St is within 4 minutes or 2.4 miles from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Phillips Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
258 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Capitol View Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Hiatt Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10
East High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,893 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Joshua Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
175 Students
Nearby
Grandview Park Baptist School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
316 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools 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

1242 E 21st St is near Des Moines International, located 8.6 miles or 17 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 17 min 8.6 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Local Logic 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
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Soundscore™
62 / 100

Traffic

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Airport

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Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1242 E 21st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
2355 E University Ave
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
2501-2525 Easton Blvd
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
The Shoppes on East Grand
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
1242 E 21st St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, 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
Burke Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Grandview Park
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Union Park
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Chesterfield Park
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
1242 E 21st St has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Burke Park, Grandview Park, and Union Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
1242 E 21st St has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 21 min 13.2 mi
1242 E 21st St is 13.2 miles and a 21 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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