Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312
$756 - $1,149 | Studio - 2 Beds
North of Grand
Des Moines, IA
North of Grand - Des Moines, IA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
An affordable neighborhood minutes from Downtown Des Moines and Drake University
Wooded
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Great Location
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Affordable
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Convenient
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Walkable
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North of Grand is a suburban-like neighborhood about three miles west of Downtown Des Moines. Filled with tree-lined streets, manicured lawns, and plenty of sidewalks, North of Grand has a low cost of living and has a variety of affordable, as well as more expensive, housing options available for rent. Along Ingersoll Avenue, residents have access to a variety of shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. North of Grand is also in a great location, so residents have easy access to even more amenities. Great for students or renters who work at the institutions, Drake University is only a mile away. Residents also enjoy proximity to some of the city’s most popular green spaces including Des Moines Water Works Park, Gray's Lake, and Western Gateway Park.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in North of Grand is $704 for a studio, $1,002 for one bedroom, $1,389 for two bedrooms, and $3,406 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North of Grand has increased by 7.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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376 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$704/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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662 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,002/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,009 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,389/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,509 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,406/month
Average Rent
Transportation
78
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
32
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
65
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of North of Grand - Des Moines, IA
Niche Reviews
2 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
Living in central Des Moines was a great opportunity for me. It will always be home no matter where "home" ends up changing to over the years. The atmosphere is wonderful. I live close to Downtown Des Moines, where there is always something going on. Also, I live not too far from the beautiful Gray's Lake and Water Works Park which are major attractions for walking. It has beautiful landscape.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Greenwood / Ashworth Park
- Drake Municipal Observatory
- Drake Park
- Witmer Park
- Great Western Trail
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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† 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 2025.