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$1,245 / Month

2008 Lay St

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Des Moines, IA 50317

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515-393-2041

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    640 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 18

2008 Lay St
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About This Home

$1,245 deposit, Available Sep 18

*Please note: photos attached were taken on September 1st immediately after the previous resident vacated. The home has not been maintenance or cleaned yet in these photos, but that work is being completed ahead of 9/18. More photos will be updated then!* This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house is a must-see! Large, partially-fenced in yard has been well maintained by the last residents! The home has a spacious unfinished basement for storage with laundry hookups as well as a 2+ car detached garage are included with this rental. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.

2008 Lay 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.

House Features

  • Range
  • 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
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Contact

  • Listed by Swift | Swift Properties Management Company
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Under 30 minutes

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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
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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: 8 min 4.4 mi
Drake University
Drive: 10 min 5.7 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
2008 Lay St 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
Phillips Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
258 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Garton Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
480 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Goodrell Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
446 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
North High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
St Joseph Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
193 Students
Nearby
Joshua Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
175 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

2008 Lay St is near Des Moines International, located 9.4 miles or 19 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 19 min 9.4 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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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™
77 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2008 Lay St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
East Pointe Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
2501-2525 Easton Blvd
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
2821-2827 Hubbell Ave
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
2008 Lay St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Grandview Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Birdland Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Union Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Burke Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Chesterfield Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
2008 Lay St has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Grandview Park, Union Park, and Birdland Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
2008 Lay St has 3 hospitals within 5.2 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 21 min 12.9 mi
2008 Lay St is 12.9 miles and a 21 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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