Legacy Apartments
4530 Lower Beaver Rd,
Des Moines, IA 50310
$760 - $925
1-2 Beds
Lower Beaver
Des Moines, IA
Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA Area Guide
A tranquil neighborhood just north of Downtown Des Moines
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Located about four miles north of Downtown Des Moines, Lower Beaver is a predominantly residential neighborhood nestled alongside the Des Moines River. Lower Beaver offers an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a tranquil locale.
Residents are typically drawn to the community for its quiet atmosphere, convenient location, and surrounding natural beauty. Lower Beaver is just a short drive away from the great shopping at Merle Hay Mall, the fun recreation at Union Park, and the endless cultural offerings of Downtown Des Moines.
The community also sits just north of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System, affording many residents short commute times. Getting around from Lower Beaver is simple with access to U.S. Route 6 as well as Interstates 35 and 80.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lower Beaver is $661 for a studio, $791 for one bedroom, $880 for two bedrooms, and $1,078 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Beaver has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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547 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$661/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$791/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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780 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$880/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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875 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,078/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
53
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
34
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
49
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beaverdale Park
- Trestle to Trestle Trail
- Sycamore Trail
- Ashby Park
- Westchester Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.