Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$950 - $2,810
Studio - 3 Beds
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Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
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Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
1417 Forest Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50314
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About Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
The security deposit is equal to one month's rent. Rent includes water, sewer, and trash bills; other expenses are the resident's responsibility. Income restrictions apply for all apartments at this property and depend on the number of people in residents' households. Some apartments have more restrictive income limits than those shown here. Contact us for complete details.
Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50314 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Stove
- Wheelchair accessible apartments
- Smoke-free community
- All one-level apartments
- Lawn care and snow removal provided
- Refrigerator
- Washer/dryer in apartments
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
Location
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Life in Des Moines combines city living with Midwestern hospitality. The city's climate-controlled skywalk system connects downtown buildings, making it easy to navigate the urban core year-round, while the Principal Riverwalk offers scenic pathways along the Des Moines River. Gray's Lake Park spans 167 acres with boat rentals and floating boardwalks, and art enthusiasts can explore the Des Moines Art Center or the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Western Gateway. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and galleries housed in historic buildings.
Housing options in Des Moines include character-filled homes in Sherman Hill and apartment communities in downtown, with established neighborhoods like Beaverdale showcasing its signature brick homes. The city serves as a hub for insurance and financial services, with major employers including Principal Financial Group and Wells Fargo.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.9 mi |
Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Drake University and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
267 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
420 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
507 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
255 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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1417 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314