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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private deck
  • Fully finished basement
  • Easy access to freeway
  • Kitchenette
  • All new stainless steel appliances
  • Laundry

Location

1420 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316, US|Union Park

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Contact

Mike Lal

Shanti Investment Partners, LLC

(844) 334-1832 ext. 5594

Property Overview

1420 Thompson Avenue offers ample living space with a well-maintained interior, making it an attractive option for various lifestyles. The convenient location enhances accessibility to nearby amenities and attractions, while notable features include a spacious yard and updated appliances. These characteristics contribute to a comfortable living environment with potential for personalization and enjoyment.

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

  • More space
  • Covered parking
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 1420 Thompson Avenue, Union Park

Features

Air ConditioningBalcony
CarpetCeiling Fan
Central HeatHardwood Floor
High Ceilings

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry

Community

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Storage
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 1420 Thompson Avenue

HomeHouses in Des Moines 1420 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316, US

This is a large size ranch home with 3 bedroom, Family room, Dinning room, and 1 full bath upstairs. Additional family room , laundry, kitchenette, non conforming bedroom and a full bath in the fully finished basement. There are large 2 fully covered patio rooms/ sunrooms one in the front and on in the back. All new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. All new flooring, paint, light fixtures, faucets etc. Nice beautiful private deck and 2 car detached garage. Refinished Hardwood floors on the main floor and carpet tile in the basement are all new. House is ready to move in. Will upload some new pictures this week. Easy access to Freeway and easy commute to Grimes, Ankeny, Altoona, Des Moines, Johnston areas. West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, Clive, Waukee, Norwalk all within short commute distance. Reply to the add or Call/ text for any questions. Ready to show anytime. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. Please reply to the add or call 5One5Nine99Five88Zero. Please don't text on the displayed number. We will do our best to accommodate your situation. Rent with option to buy is available for this home as well for a small 5k down payment. Contract sale/ seller financing will be available after good payment history with us for 6 months.


Lease Terms
1 year

1420 Thompson Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 1420 Thompson Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 336 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Covered parking
Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.9 miles away

Address details

NeighborhoodUnion Park
Zip code50316
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Union Park

3-bedroom apartments at 1420 Thompson Avenue cost about 27% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Union Park
Des Moines
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,423
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
October 2026$1,416
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

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$75,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,960 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,899.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1420 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA.
6 months ago$1,899

Schools near 1420 Thompson Avenue

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

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1420 Thompson Avenue

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 1420 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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