$1,500
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1801 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,778 sq ft
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Available Feb 1, 2026
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Basement
- Smoke Free
1801 E 12th St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$1,500 deposit,
Available Feb 1, 2026
Hidden Surprises -- restored Historic Home - built in 1921 - for Rent -- lots of character (one mile north of downtown - via the bike trail or by street) - and just down the street from Beautiful and historic Union Park. Come explore the beauty of this vintage park. Take a ride on the historic carousel, play tennis in the park - or hang out at Captain Roys for food, drink and music - on the river. * recently restored.... you are going to love this home.... Vitals : Location --- 1801 E. 12th street -- just North of the East Village, Lutheran Hospital and recently opened - Des Moines River Walk, in the Historic Union Park Neighborhood. How To Get There -- Take Pennsylvania Ave - from the front of the Iowa State Capital and head North to University Ave, turn right on University Ave - then turn left on E. 12th street Only a few blocks from beautiful Union Park, near the river, the marina, the Saylorville bike trail and only 1 mile North of downtown. **Beautiful restored 1921 Home, with 3 large sized bedrooms and an unfinished basement. Lots of light from many windows. Vintage smaller kitchen - with historic panel look and plenty of storage. The living and dining rooms have beautiful woodwork and lots of windows... with beams on the ceiling in the living room, sconces throughout and a vintage built in - in the dining room. Fireplace for ambiance - but non working. Nice front porch with new vintage tile. The home includes a washer/dryer in the basement. There is also an old tuck under 1 car garage. Pretty small for car - but good for storage. Plenty of parking behind property. The home has a newer furnace and central air. Nice, well kept, quiet residential area. Rent is $1500 per month + utilities, NO SMOKING, one small dog allowed - two or three renters maximum. If you are interested at seeing the property, please leave your name and a day time phone number -- as well as when you would be available to see the property -- and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest. David Another historic property from Sterling Investments - living in the past and loving every minute of it.
1801 E 12th St is a house located in Polk County and the 50316 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
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Tub/Shower
Fireplace
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Porch
Fees and Policies
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Built in 1921
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.6 mi |
1801 E 12th St is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Porch
- Walking/Biking Trails
1801 E 12th St Photos
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Dining room with built in china cabinet and buffet stays
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Living room with beams on the ceiling
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front with perennials
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plate rail in the dining room
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sconces with built in cabinet
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3rd bedroom/family room
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smaller kitchen with all appliances and historic panels
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vintage lighting in kitchen
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1801 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316