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Monthly Rent
$695 - $1,026
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
630 - 825 sq ft
Excellent value for your rent budget! Nice space. Close to parks and schools. Near the Cownie Soccer Park and Cownie Baseball Park. Easy commute to downtown. It's a great time to live at Park Forest Apartments!
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Utilities & Essentials
- Monthly Utility Billing FeeMonthly Utility Billing Fee $7.45$8 / mo
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$60
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$185
- Billing Utility FeeBilling Utility Fee $24.95$25
- Due at Application
- Garage Lot$55/month for garages.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Gas
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Water
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Trash Removal
Lease Options
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12 mo
Property Information
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Built in 1984
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144 units/3 stories
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About Park Forest
Excellent value for your rent budget! Nice space. Close to parks and schools. Near the Cownie Soccer Park and Cownie Baseball Park. Easy commute to downtown. It's a great time to live at Park Forest Apartments!
Park Forest is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50320 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Playground
Property Manager on Site
Maintenance on site
Sundeck
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
- Playground
- Sundeck
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Walk-Up
- Sundeck
- Playground
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Tucked into the south side of Des Moines, Pioneer Park feels like a quieter corner of the city, just far enough from downtown to breathe, but close enough to join the action whenever you want. This neighborhood blends open green spaces with residential ease, giving it a laid-back, homegrown vibe that draws longtime locals and new renters alike. Streets are lined with modest homes and low-rise apartment communities, and Pioneer Park itself offers a peaceful retreat with sports fields and walking paths locals actually use.
Life here moves at a gentler pace, with a practical mix of daily essentials and no-fuss hangouts. Grocery stores, casual dining spots, and shops are within easy reach, and nearby Army Post Road connects you quickly to the rest of Des Moines. You’re a short drive from Blank Park Zoo, Southridge Mall, and several golf courses, while downtown is about 15 minutes away for commuters or weekend adventurers.
Learn more about living in Pioneer Park| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.3 mi |
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Park Forest Photos
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Park Forest
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1BR, 1BA - 630 SF
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Kitchen
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Dining Area
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Living Room
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Dining Area
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Living Room
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Living Room
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Bedroom
Models
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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Park Forest has one to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $695/mo. to $1,026/mo.
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Park Forest is in Pioneer Park in the city of Des Moines. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.3 miles of the property. Five parks are within 4.6 miles, including James W. Cownie Soccer Park, Pioneer Park of Des Moines, and Ewing Park.
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2101 E Virginia Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320