Legacy Meadows
4530 Lower Beaver Rd,
Des Moines, IA 50310
$675 - $995
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Lower Beaver Des Moines, IA
A tranquil neighborhood just north of Downtown Des Moines
Scenic
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Riverside
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Peaceful
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lower Beaver is $663 for a studio, $785 for one bedroom, $901 for two bedrooms, and $1,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Beaver has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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548 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$663/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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662 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$785/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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781 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$901/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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875 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,083/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lower Beaver - Des Moines, IA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.