Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $2,250
Studio - 3 Beds
Hawthorn Hill Apartments
921 Pleasant St,
Des Moines,
IA
50309
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About Hawthorn Hill Apartments
Beautiful downtown historic building close to hospital, shopping, and the heart of Des Moines. Tax Credit property with established income limits. Walk to downtown employers and events. Gracious floor plans with generous living space. Tours by appointment. Please call for more detail.
Hawthorn Hill Apartments is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50309 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Clubhouse
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Granite Countertops
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
921 Pleasant St,
Des Moines,
IA
50309
Situated in the heart of Iowa’s capital city, Downtown Des Moines is a vibrant district on the rise. Downtown Des Moines is a hub for activity in the city, with plenty of major employers, cultural attractions, festive events, recreational opportunities, and shopping and dining options all available within the confines of the neighborhood.
There are a wide variety of apartments available for rent throughout Downtown Des Moines. Wherever your rental is, you’re sure to be near the action in this walkable neighborhood. Many of the apartments in this area boast river views, with the Racoon and Des Moines rivers forming the southern and eastern borders of the community, respectively.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy access to area destinations such as Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Principal Park, and Wells Fargo Arena in Downtown Des Moines. A condensed, walkable layout in the heart of the city makes it easy to get wherever you need to be in Downtown Des Moines.
Learn more about living in Downtown Des Moines
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $938 | $853 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,201 | $1,006 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,647 | $1,112 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,489 | $1,540 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.6 mi |
Hawthorn Hill Apartments is within 18 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
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 Hawthorn Hill 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.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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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921 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309