Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $1,740
Studio - 2 Beds
543 53rd St
543 53rd St,
Des Moines,
IA
50312
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Highlights
- Porch
- Yard
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
About 543 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50312
543 53rd St offers a mixture of comfort, quality, and design. This community is located in the Waterbury area of Des Moines. From pricing to features, the leasing staff is excited to help you find your new home. Give us a call now to talk about renting your new apartment.
543 53rd St is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50312 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Property Manager on Site
Storage Space
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Storage Space
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Yard
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Crown Molding
- Patio
- Porch
- Yard
543 53rd St,
Des Moines,
IA
50312
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Waterbury | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $637 | $838 |
| 1 Bedroom | $919 | $1,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $937 | $1,109 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,541 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi |
543 53rd St is within 6 minutes or 2.9 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
333 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
279 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near 543 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50312
Getting Around
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.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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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.
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543 53rd St
Des Moines, IA 50312