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$1,195 / Month

2536 Capitol Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50317

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 824 SF

About This Property

Don't miss this newly renovated home! The detached two car garage is located off the alleyway. Kitchen appliances are included and the washer/dryer hookups in this home are on the main level, and the home has central AC. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Residents pay for all utilities and are responsible for lawncare/snow removal. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.

2536 Capitol Ave 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.

Location
2536 Capitol Ave, Des Moines,
IA 50317
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 552 Sq Ft $655 — —
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 862 Sq Ft $1,050 $1,172 $1,295
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1190 Sq Ft $1,495 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand View University
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Drake University
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 19 min 10.6 mi
2536 Capitol Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.6 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
Grandview Park Baptist School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
316 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

2536 Capitol Ave is near Des Moines International, located 8.9 miles or 18 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 18 min 8.9 mi

Walkability Near 2536 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2536 Capitol Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Williams Turf Farms I
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
The Shoppes on East Grand
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
East Pointe Plaza
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
2536 Capitol Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Chesterfield Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Grandview Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Copper Creek Lake Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Pioneer Park of Des Moines
 Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
James W. Cownie Soccer Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.0 mi
2536 Capitol Ave has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Chesterfield Park, Grandview Park, and Copper Creek Lake Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
2536 Capitol Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 3.7 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 24 min 14.4 mi
2536 Capitol Ave is 14.4 miles and a 24 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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