5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- 4 private patio
- 2 washer and dryer included
- 3 updated flooring
Location
1215 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA|Union Park
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Property Overview
Featuring updated flooring and four private patios, this property offers a modern living experience. It includes two washer and dryer units and is pet-friendly, with several nearby amenities such as a pet hospital and pet supply stores. Additionally, the abundance of photos provides a clear perspective on the space available.
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.
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1215 Guthrie Ave, Union Park
Apartment Amenities
| Ceiling Fan | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
Dog policy
| Allowed |
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Cat policy
| Allowed |
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About 1215 Guthrie Ave
This is a 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath single family home with a 1 car garage! Ceiling fans, washer and dryer included, updated flooring, patio that private fence around it. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care 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 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 Appliances Included Hardwood Floor Pets Allowed W/D In Unit
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 1215 Guthrie Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Union Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50316 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Union Park
3-bedroom apartments at 1215 Guthrie Ave cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Union Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,400 |
| October 2023 | $1,422 |
| November 2023 | $1,496 |
| December 2023 | $1,517 |
| 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 | $1,423 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | $1,473 |
| September 2025 | $1,473 |
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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.| 1 year ago | $1,595 |
Schools near 1215 Guthrie Ave
Cattell Elementary School
3101 e 12th st
des moines, IA, 50316
K-5Public
C
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Union Park | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 1215 Guthrie Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1215 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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