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$950 / Month

1540 Capitol Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50316

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 988 SF

About This Property

Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom house. Main level laundry and just minutes away from the freeway, making your daily commute a breeze, you'll have all the amenities within reach!! Don't miss out on this gem of a home! CALL IT HOME TODAY!! Call or text Jericha at or our main line EXT 1 to set up a showing. Apply now: $50.00/month/pet $40.00 application fee $10.50 liability insurance unless tenant has own renter's insurance. $75.00 lease signing fee.

1540 Capitol Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50316 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

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Location
1540 Capitol Ave, Des Moines,
IA 50316
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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 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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 620 Sq Ft $725 $1,421 $2,426
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 768 Sq Ft $1,200 — —
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 884 Sq Ft $1,195 $1,494 $1,794
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1472 Sq Ft $1,895 — —
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand View University
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Drake University
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 15 min 8.7 mi
1540 Capitol Ave is within 4 minutes or 2.1 miles from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.
Schools
Capitol View Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
505 Students
Attendance Zone
Hiatt Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Attendance Zone
East High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Attendance Zone
Holy Family School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
211 Students
Nearby
Joshua Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
175 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

1540 Capitol Ave is near Des Moines International, located 7.7 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 15 min 7.7 mi

Walkability Near 1540 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1540 Capitol Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Shoppes on East Grand
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
East Town Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
MacVilay Plaza
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
1540 Capitol Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Burke Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Union Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Science Center of Iowa
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Chesterfield Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
1540 Capitol Ave has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Burke Park, Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center, and Union Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
1540 Capitol Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 20 min 13.0 mi
1540 Capitol Ave is 13.0 miles and a 20 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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