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840 16th St

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Des Moines, IA 50314

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840 16th St
Available Sep 26

Lovely 1 bed, 1 bath, 750 sq ft apartment for rent located in historic Sherman Hill. Full kitchen with refrigerator and oven, ceiling fans, central air, tub/shower bath, private patio and shared yard on a quiet, along an established tree-lined street. Iowa Methodist is a 9 minute walk, MercyOne 4 minutes by car. Drake and DMACC Urban are 3 minutes away. Walk to Ingersoll Avenue dining, Western Gateway Park and Drake Park. Downtown and the East Village are minutes out. Near DART bus lines, 12 minutes to the airport. Cats and dogs welcome. Off street parking available. (additional fees) Tenant pays electric and gas. Water, sewer and trash billed back as a flat monthly fee. Private laundry hook-ups available. Application Process: Background and soft credit check required. 12 month lease minimum. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit pends on Credit score, and if approved, there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Deposit pends on background and credit. Contact Renosy by Renters Warehouse with additional questions. Teresa Hein : Licensed in the State of Iowa

840 16th St is a house located in Polk County and the 50314 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 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.

  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • 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.

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  • Refrigerator

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Neighborhood

Nestled next to Downtown Des Moines, Sherman Hill is the city’s oldest neighborhood and is known for its gorgeous Victorian architecture and close-knit community. This historic district has several stores and restaurants, but Sherman Hill is best known for housing Hoyt Sherman Place, a 19th-century art gallery and performing arts theater. Friendly neighbors and city ordinances also contribute to the neighborhood's vibrancy. Maintaining a quaint charm of simpler times, neighbors here are tight-knit, attending community events like Halloween on the Hill throughout the year. While searching for your new home, you’ll find old-fashioned houses along with modern apartments for every budget from affordable to upscale. Sherman Hill also boasts a stellar location. Proximity to Downtown Des Moines and the East Village attracts professionals and nightlife lovers to plant their roots in this historic community.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny
Drive: 20 min 11.2 mi
840 16th St is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Transportation

840 16th St is near Des Moines International, located 5.2 miles or 12 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 840 16th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ingersoll Square
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
840 16th St has 1 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Park
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Western Gateway Park
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Great Western Trail
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Science Center of Iowa
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
840 16th St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Drake Park, Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, and Western Gateway Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
840 16th St has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 19 min 9.6 mi
840 16th St is 9.6 miles and a 19 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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