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$1,395 / Month

3402 Amherst St

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Des Moines, IA 50313

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 912 SF

About This Property

Description: Welcome to your dream rental home! This charming two-bedroom house offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style. Situated in a desirable neighborhood, this property boasts a range of desirable features including a fenced-in yard and a spacious two-car garage. Key Features: Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Garage: Two-car garage Yard: Fenced-in for privacy and security Kitchen: Fully equipped with modern appliances Living Space: Open-concept layout, perfect for entertaining Outdoor Space: 1/5th acre lot, fully fenced in. Central heating and cooling system Ample storage space Washer and dryer included Recently remodeled 2-bedroom home on East Side of Des Moines. Located on a large corner lot with a fenced yard and spacious 2-car detached garage. Recent renovations include kitchen cabinets and appliances, new flooring. New soffit/facia and landscaping in 2025. Beautiful 4 seasons sunroom to enjoy! Tenant pays all utilities, and is responsible for snow removal and lawn care.

3402 Amherst St is a house located in Polk County and the 50313 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

Location
3402 Amherst St, Des Moines,
IA 50313
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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 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
Studio Studio Studio 510 Sq Ft $900 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 571 Sq Ft $597 $725 $1,395
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 850 Sq Ft $795 $960 $1,250
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 996 Sq Ft $1,625 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand View University
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Drake University
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 13 min 6.9 mi
3402 Amherst St is within 2 minutes or 1.2 miles from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.
Schools
Findley Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
304 Students
Attendance Zone
Madison Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
243 Students
Nearby
Harding Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Attendance Zone
North High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
Attendance Zone
Holy Family School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
211 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

3402 Amherst St is near Des Moines International, located 8.8 miles or 20 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 20 min 8.8 mi

Walkability Near 3402 Amherst St Des Moines, IA 50313

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 3402 Amherst St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Park Fair Mall
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Shops at Eastgate
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Seneca Plaza
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
3402 Amherst St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 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
Birdland Park
 Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Union Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Sycamore Trail
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Burke Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Prospect Park of Des Moines
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
3402 Amherst St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Birdland Park, Union Park, and Burke Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
3402 Amherst St has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 16 min 9.7 mi
3402 Amherst St is 9.7 miles and a 16 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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