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1063 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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Amenities for 1063 42nd St, Drake
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 1063 42nd St
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex features original hardwood floors throughout, a formal dining room, and a spacious living room. The second floor offers two bedrooms, while the third floor includes the third bedroom. The basement is equipped with a washer and dryer, and the property includes a one-car garage. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof of income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property 1 Car Garage Hardwood Floor
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Drake |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50311 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Drake
3-bedroom apartments at 1063 42nd St cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Drake
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,500 |
| January 2024 | $1,536 |
| February 2024 | $1,453 |
| March 2024 | $1,544 |
| April 2024 | $1,557 |
| May 2024 | $1,573 |
| June 2024 | $1,573 |
| July 2024 | $1,585 |
| August 2024 | $1,568 |
| September 2024 | $1,485 |
| October 2024 | $1,473 |
| November 2024 | $1,424 |
| December 2024 | $1,452 |
| January 2025 | $1,457 |
| February 2025 | $1,423 |
| March 2025 | $1,402 |
| April 2025 | $1,398 |
| May 2025 | $1,350 |
| June 2025 | $1,390 |
| July 2025 | $1,437 |
| August 2025 | $1,472 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,395 |
| November 2025 | $1,339 |
| December 2025 | $1,346 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,769 |
| July 2025 | $1,499 |
| August 2025 | $1,495 |
| September 2025 | $1,495 |
| November 2025 | $1,395 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1063 42nd St
Hubbell Elementary School
800 42nd st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-5Public
C+
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
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McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1063 42nd St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1063 42nd St, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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