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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Modern amenities
  • Dishwasher, washer/dryer

Location

1217 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Watrous South

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$1,195–$1,297

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East Village • 808 Des Moines St #810-1

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$1,375

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Drake • 3438 3438 (11-plex), 3434 (4-plex), 3414 (parking lot) University Ave, 3436 University, 1145 35th Street

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$1,100

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Downtown Des Moines • 300 Sw 5th St

1 Bed

$1,117–$1,297

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$1,250

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Sherman Hill • 851 19th St

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$1,300

Rent trends in Watrous South

1-bedroom apartments at 1217 Mckinley Ave cost about 38% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Watrous South
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$998
September 2024$997
October 2024$964
November 2024$963
December 2024$1,007
January 2025$1,018
February 2025$983
March 2025$949
April 2025$895
May 2025$915
June 2025$918
July 2025$876
August 2025$870
September 2025$870
October 2025$855
November 2025$848
December 2025$865
January 2026$870
February 2026$870
March 2026$870
April 2026$871
May 2026$874
June 2026$870
July 2026$846
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Watrous South
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$856
September 2024$872
October 2024$877
November 2024$875
December 2024$866
January 2025$826
February 2025$829
March 2025$860
April 2025$892
May 2025$885
September 2025$813
October 2025$802
November 2025$828
December 2025$881
January 2026$865
February 2026$855
March 2026$873
April 2026$906
May 2026$916
June 2026$891
July 2026$875

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 1217 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA.
8 months ago$1,200

Schools near 1217 Mckinley Ave

Wright Elementary School

5001 sw 14th st

des moines, IA, 50315

K-5Public
C

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Orchard Hills Elementary School

1130 w north ave

norwalk, IA, 50211

2-3Public
B+

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1217 Mckinley 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

5/10
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 1217 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
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 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1217 Mckinley Ave

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Southside Foodmart
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