Cityville
550 SW 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$940 - $2,250
Studio - 3 Beds
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Stewart Park Apartments
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Stewart Park Apartments
1401 Capitol Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50316
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- Yard
- Controlled Access
- Balcony
About Stewart Park Apartments
Experience your new place at Stewart Park Apartments in Des Moines. Come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. At this community, you'll experience access to a variety of amenities and features like smoke free options, balconies, and convenient on-site parking options. Here at this community, the community staff is ready to help you find your perfect floorplan option. It's time to get moving on finding your next place. Contact or stop by the Stewart Park Apartments leasing office to talk about leasing your new apartment.
Stewart Park Apartments is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50316 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Balcony
- Yard
1401 Capitol Ave,
Des Moines,
IA
50316
Des Moines combines city living with authentic Midwestern hospitality. The state capital offers varied housing choices, from downtown apartments averaging $996 for a one-bedroom to family homes in established neighborhoods. The East Village neighborhood features local boutiques and restaurants in beautifully restored historic buildings. The area around Drake University draws students and professionals alike, while Windsor Heights provides peaceful residential streets just minutes from downtown's climate-controlled skywalk system.
The Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Science Center of Iowa anchor the city's arts and culture scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 76 city parks and three public golf courses, including the popular Gray's Lake Park with its scenic 1.9-mile lakeside trail. Current rent trends show modest annual increases of 0.6%, keeping Des Moines housing costs lower than comparable cities.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Capitol East | Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $686 | $849 |
| 1 Bedroom | $737 | $1,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $866 | $1,109 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $1,542 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.8 mi |
Stewart Park Apartments is within 4 minutes or 2.2 miles from Grand View University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Drake University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
505 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
529 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
175 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
211 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near Stewart Park 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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
Traffic
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1401 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316