$1,700 / Month

1601 56th St

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Des Moines, IA 50310

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,114 sq ft

1601 56th St
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About This Home

$1,700 deposit

1601 56th St, Des Moines Iowa Available Mid August 2025 Welcome home to this well kept 3 bedroom home. All the feels of a vintage house with updates throughout. This inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath gem boasts 1,114 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, perfect for comfortable living. Nestled in a serene neighborhood, you'll enjoy easy access to local parks, schools, shopping, and dining, making it an ideal location for any lifestyle. The main floor features an updated kitchen with beautiful countertops and matching open shelves with custom-made brackets to optimize the space. The second story dormer is finished with tons of storage space, lots of light and gives you endless possibilities. The covered back deck is a perfect spot for entertaining and overlooks the beautifully planned natural landscaping. This home also has a partially finished basement, with a family room, laundry hook-ups and more storage. Behind the house is a 2 stall garage. Tenant pays all utilities, handles lawn care and snow removal. No Smoking on premises. 2 dogs considered (no high-risk breeds) Additional pet fees/rent with pets All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service, making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class, resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application. Application Process: Background and soft credit check required. 12 month lease minimum. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit pends on Credit score, and if approved, there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Deposit pends on background and credit. Contact Renters Warehouse with additional questions. Licensed in the State of Iowa

1601 56th St is a house located in Polk County and the 50310 ZIP Code.

* 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.

House Features

  • Refrigerator

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.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
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Neighborhood

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Merle Hay is a peaceful suburb home to Iowa’s largest mall—Merle Hay Mall, a premier shopping and entertainment destination. Aside from the many shops and eateries on the outskirts of the massive mall, Merle Hay is largely residential.

Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent throughout the neighborhood. Several local parks and playgrounds contribute to Merle Hay’s family-friendly atmosphere in addition to top-notch schools. Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are all proximate to the neighborhood as well. Getting around from Merle Hay is easy with access to I-235, I-35, and I-80.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Drive: 13 min 8.1 mi
Drive: 15 min 10.2 mi
1601 56th St is within 5 minutes or 2.6 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Transportation

1601 56th St is near Des Moines International, located 7.3 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 15 min 7.3 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1601 56th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
1601 56th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 6 min 1.6 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Beaverdale Park
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
1601 56th St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Witmer Park, and Greenwood / Ashworth Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 5.0 mi
1601 56th St has 3 hospitals within 5.0 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi
1601 56th St is 7.0 miles and a 14 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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