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The Plaza

300 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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The Plaza

Highlights

Walker's Paradise
Sauna
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Security System
Pool
Office
Elevator
Balcony

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Fees and Policies

Details

Property Information

Built in 1985
183 units/25 stories

About The Plaza

At The Plaza in Des Moines, you've discovered your new place. Be sure to see the current floorplan options. From pricing to features, the professional leasing team is ready and waiting to help you find the perfect new home. You'll experience a great selection of amenities at this community like high-speed internet access, security systems, and convenient on-site parking options. Stop by the leasing office to talk about your next apartment.

The Plaza is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50309 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Security System
Elevator
Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Sauna
Pool
Basketball Court
Tennis Court

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Oven
Refrigerator
Office
Balcony

Location

300 Walnut St, Des Moines,

IA 50309

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Neighborhood

Situated in the heart of Iowa’s capital city, Downtown Des Moines is a vibrant district on the rise. Downtown Des Moines is a hub for activity in the city, with plenty of major employers, cultural attractions, festive events, recreational opportunities, and shopping and dining options all available within the confines of the neighborhood.

There are a wide variety of apartments available for rent throughout Downtown Des Moines. Wherever your rental is, you’re sure to be near the action in this walkable neighborhood. Many of the apartments in this area boast river views, with the Racoon and Des Moines rivers forming the southern and eastern borders of the community, respectively.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy access to area destinations such as Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Principal Park, and Wells Fargo Arena in Downtown Des Moines. A condensed, walkable layout in the heart of the city makes it easy to get wherever you need to be in Downtown Des Moines.

Learn more about living in Downtown Des Moines

Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

	Downtown Des Moines	Des Moines, IA
Studio	$879	$821
1 Bedroom	$1,166	$990
2 Bedrooms	$1,604	$1,098
3 Bedrooms	$2,221	$1,459

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	482-485 Sq Ft	$600	$982	$1,823
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	721-724 Sq Ft	$650	$1,318	$4,561
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1075-1080 Sq Ft	$765	$1,599	$3,241
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1456-1460 Sq Ft	$1,100	$2,105	$4,312
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1999 Sq Ft	$965	$5,215	$21,803

Amenities

Security System
Elevator
Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Sauna

Pool
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Dishwasher
Kitchen

Oven
Refrigerator
Office
Balcony

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Drake University	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Grand View University	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny	Drive:	18 min	10.0 mi

The Plaza is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from Des Moines Area C.C., Urban. It is also near Drake University and Grand View University.

Schools

Walnut Street School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

269 Students

Attendance Zone

Callanan Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

507 Students

Attendance Zone

Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,986 Students

Attendance Zone

St Anthony Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

308 Students

Nearby

The Keystone School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

Nearby

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Transportation

The Plaza is near Des Moines International, located 5.4 miles or 13 minutes away.

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Des Moines International	Drive:	13 min	5.4 mi

Walkability Near The Plaza

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Airport:

Businesses:

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Plaza.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Ingersoll Square	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
MacVilay Plaza	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
The Shoppes on East Grand	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

The Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Science Center of Iowa	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Western Gateway Park	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Columbus Park	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi
Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center	Walk:	22 min	1.2 mi
Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi

The Plaza has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Science Center of Iowa, Western Gateway Park, and Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Broadlawns Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi

The Plaza has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.