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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Professional management
  • Spacious living area
  • Private off-street parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gorgeous hardwood floors
  • Utility concierge service

Location

1216 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA|Union Park

Property Overview

Spacious living areas, gorgeous hardwood floors, private off-street parking, and professional management stand out, along with a utility concierge service and pet-friendly outdoor spaces. Strong value per square foot and 13 photos add appeal, while nearby transit, grocery access, and pet services provide everyday convenience.

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

  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

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Rent trends in Union Park

3-bedroom apartments at 1216 Mattern Ave cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Union Park
Des Moines
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,475
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$1,345
January 2026$1,356
February 2026$1,334
March 2026$1,358
April 2026$1,383
May 2026$1,374
June 2026$1,393
July 2026$1,399
August 2026$1,388
September 2026$1,350
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Union Park
MonthMedian Rent
August 2025$1,473
September 2025$1,433
October 2025$1,466
November 2025$1,495

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1216 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA.
3 months ago$1,250

Schools near 1216 Mattern Ave

Cattell Elementary School

3101 e 12th st

des moines, IA, 50316

K-5Public
C

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

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
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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 1216 Mattern Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
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 1216 Mattern Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

4/10
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

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
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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