Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$905 - $2,250
Studio - 3 Beds
Harrington Studios
677 16th St,
Des Moines,
IA
50314
2 Weeks Ago
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Highlights
- Bay Window
- Controlled Access
- Picnic Area
- Balcony
- Patio
- Business Center
About Harrington Studios
Harrington Apartments have recently gone through a major historic renovation. They are comprised of gorgeous studio units in the Historic Sherman Hills neighborhood of Des Moines, just North of downtown. These unique units in a historic 1910 building offer an exceptional value and rental experience to you. They come with central heat and air that you control yourself. Updated appliances, cabinetry, carpet and flooring. The building is a limited access building with off street parking. It contains a business center and an on-site laundry. At this property Section 42 guidelines apply and Section 8 tenants are welcome. We offer the expertise of our support services coordinator at this location. Harrington Studios have easy downtown access or interstate access to all areas of Des Moines.
Harrington Studios is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50314 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Business Center
Picnic Area
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Business Center
- Courtyard
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Disposal
Patio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Disposal
- Carpet
- Bay Window
- Balcony
- Patio
677 16th St,
Des Moines,
IA
50314
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Sherman Hill | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $850 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,045 | $1,012 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,362 | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,536 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.3 mi |
Harrington Studios is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Drake University and Grand View University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
268 Students
Attendance Zone
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
308 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Walkability Near Harrington Studios
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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Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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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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677 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50314