$1,925 / Month

5513 Forest Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50311

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1.5

  • Square Feet

    1,372 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Dec 1

5513 Forest Ave
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About This Home

5513 Forest Ave
$1,825 deposit, Available Dec 1

Welcome home! This spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom home offers comfortable living with modern touches throughout. The main level features a large living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area—perfect for gatherings and everyday living. A door off the dining room leads to the back patio, providing convenient indoor-outdoor access for grilling, relaxing, or entertaining. The kitchen includes granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher), plus plenty of cabinet space. A half bathroom is also located on the main floor for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms and a full bathroom, nicely separated from the main living space. The lower level offers a partially finished basement, ideal for a second living area, workout space, or hobby room. A washer and dryer are included—no more trips to the laundromat. Outside, the property features a detached garage that accommodates one vehicle with additional space for storage, lawn equipment, or recreational gear. Home Highlights: 3 bedrooms / 1.5 bathrooms Granite countertops + stainless steel appliances Large living room + dining area with patio access Partially finished basement Washer and dryer included Detached 1-car garage with extra storage Back patio for outdoor enjoyment This home checks all the boxes—space, function, and convenience. Schedule a showing today! Tenant is responsible for all utilities, lawn maintenance, and snow removal. Renter's Insurance is Required. Pets welcome, 2 pet maximum. Professionally managed by PMI Central Iowa. All PMI Central Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) which is $30/month in addition to the marketed Rental Rate. This program includes credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, our best-in-class resident rewards program to earn gift cards, $1M Identity Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), utility concierge service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, and much more! $65 application fee for anyone 18 years or older who will be occupying the property. Pet Details: 2 Pet Maximum

5513 Forest Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50311 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        $1,825

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Neighborhood

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Merle Hay is a peaceful suburb home to Iowa’s largest mall—Merle Hay Mall, a premier shopping and entertainment destination. Aside from the many shops and eateries on the outskirts of the massive mall, Merle Hay is largely residential.

Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent throughout the neighborhood. Several local parks and playgrounds contribute to Merle Hay’s family-friendly atmosphere in addition to top-notch schools. Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are all proximate to the neighborhood as well. Getting around from Merle Hay is easy with access to I-235, I-35, and I-80.

Learn more about living in Merle Hay 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 12 min 7.9 mi
Drive: 15 min 10.0 mi
5513 Forest Ave is within 4 minutes or 2.3 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Transportation

5513 Forest Ave is near Des Moines International, located 7.1 miles or 15 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 15 min 7.1 mi
Car-Dependent
41
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
31
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
32
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5513 Forest Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
5513 Forest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
American Legion Park
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
5513 Forest Ave has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Witmer Park, and Greenwood / Ashworth Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 7 min 4.4 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.8 mi
5513 Forest Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 3.5 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 15 min 7.2 mi
5513 Forest Ave is 7.2 miles and a 15 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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