Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $2,250
Studio - 3 Beds
Franklin Field Senior Apartments
5250 Franklin Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50310
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About Franklin Field Senior Apartments
Experience Des Moines living at Franklin Field Senior Apartments. The address for this community is at 5250 Franklin Ave in the 50310 area of Des Moines. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. Contact us or drop by to talk about leasing your new apartment and make your move to Franklin Field Senior Apartments.
Franklin Field Senior Apartments is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50310 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Range
5250 Franklin Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50310
Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments averaging $996 for a one-bedroom to family homes in established neighborhoods. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and restaurants in beautifully restored historic buildings. The area around Drake University draws students and professionals alike, while Windsor Heights provides peaceful residential streets just minutes from downtown's climate-controlled skywalk system.
The Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Science Center of Iowa anchor the city's arts and culture scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 76 city parks and three public golf courses, including the popular Gray's Lake Park with its scenic 1.9-mile lakeside trail. Current rent trends show modest annual increases of 0.6%, keeping Des Moines housing costs lower than comparable cities.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Waveland Park | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $853 |
| 1 Bedroom | $857 | $1,006 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $779 | $1,112 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,540 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.5 mi |
Franklin Field Senior Apartments is within 6 minutes or 2.9 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
262 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
156 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,389 Students
Nearby
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Walkability Near Franklin Field Senior Apartments
Getting Around
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.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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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™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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