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$1,195 / Month

5716 Ovid Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50310

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 688 SF

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.

About This Property

- 2 Bedroom Rental Home with mudroom and spacious basement! - Don't miss this adorable, well kept home just Southeast of the Merle Hay Mall area! This two bedroom home has a great, partially fenced back yard with a large deck and patio area. The refrigerator and stove are included with rent and there are washer/dryer hookups ready for you in the spacious, clean unfinished basement. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Sorry, no pets. 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. No Pets Allowed (RLNE8426087) Appliances: Refrigerator, Range. Pet policies: No Dogs Allowed, No Cats Allowed.

5716 Ovid Ave is a house located in Polk County and the 50310 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • No Dogs Allowed, No Cats Allowed
Location
5716 Ovid Ave, Des Moines,
IA 50310
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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.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 275 Sq Ft $650 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 688 Sq Ft $765 $897 $1,332
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 875 Sq Ft $825 $1,136 $1,550
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1212 Sq Ft $1,500 $1,540 $1,595
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1643 Sq Ft $1,850 $2,050 $2,250
Amenities
  • No Dogs Allowed, No Cats Allowed
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 19 min 10.8 mi
5716 Ovid Ave is within 8 minutes or 3.9 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Meredith Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Attendance Zone
Hoover High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
991 Students
Attendance Zone
St Pius X School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
388 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

5716 Ovid Ave is near Des Moines International, located 8.7 miles or 18 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
 Drive: 18 min 8.7 mi

Walkability Near 5716 Ovid Ave Des Moines, IA 50310

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5716 Ovid Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
McNeal Plaza
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Boston Commons
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Merle Hay Square
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
5716 Ovid Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, 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
Westchester Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Ashby Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Beaverdale Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Witmer Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory
 Drive: 9 min 2.9 mi
5716 Ovid Ave has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Westchester Park, Ashby Park, and Beaverdale Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
5716 Ovid Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.4 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 3.6 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
5716 Ovid Ave is 5.5 miles and a 11 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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