5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Ceiling fans
- Shared laundry
- Off street parking
- Eat in kitchen
- Larger living room
- Good sized bedrooms
Location
1152 27th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50311, United States|Drake
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Property Overview
This property features ceiling fans, shared laundry, off-street parking, and a spacious eat-in kitchen, alongside larger living areas and good-sized bedrooms. Located within a vibrant community, it offers convenient access to transit options and is surrounded by diverse dining choices with 97 restaurants within a mile. Additionally, the property ranks in the 80th percentile for value and offers excellent pet-friendly amenities with nearby services.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 1152 27th Street, Drake
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 1152 27th Street
FIRST MONTH FREE RENT! 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex has large living room, eat in kitchen and all bedrooms are good sized with ceiling fans. Shared laundry, off street back in the back of the house. Shorter lease options available. Resident responsible for all utilities and snow removal. 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
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1152 27th Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 85 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Drake |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50311 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Drake
3-bedroom apartments at 1152 27th Street cost about 7% less 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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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 months ago | $1,495 |
Schools near 1152 27th Street
Hubbell Elementary School
800 42nd st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-5Public
C+
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1152 27th Street
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1152 27th Street, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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