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Townhomes Iowa Polk County Des Moines Merle Hay
$1,400 / Month

6202 Franklin Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50322

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6202 Franklin Ave
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6202 Franklin Ave
$1,400 deposit, Available Now

Property Id: 2803964 This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is available to rent now. It offers central heat and AC as well as in unit laundry. Off-street parking. And only minutes from Merle Hay shopping center. Monthly rent of $1,400 and a security deposit of $1,400. Utilities are not included. Pets are subject to landlord approval. Email to set up a tour.

6202 Franklin Ave is a townhome located in Polk County and the 50322 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.

* 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 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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,400
  • Dogs
    • Allowed

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.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1960

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

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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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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 15 min 9.9 mi
6202 Franklin Ave is within 6 minutes or 3.3 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Cowles Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
394 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Windsor Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
236 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Merrill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Mt Olive Lutheran School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
156 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools 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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Transportation

6202 Franklin Ave is near Des Moines International, located 7.1 miles or 16 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 16 min 7.1 mi
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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Local Logic 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. How It Works
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Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 6202 Franklin Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
5800-5812 Franklin Ave
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
6781 Hickman Rd
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Franklin Plaza
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
6202 Franklin Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Witmer Park
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
American Legion Park
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Westchester Park
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
6202 Franklin Ave has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Witmer Park, Drake Municipal Observatory, and American Legion Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 9 min 5.4 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 5.7 mi
6202 Franklin Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
6202 Franklin Ave is 6.7 miles and a 14 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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