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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern conveniences
  • Contemporary comfort
  • Vibrant culture
  • Beautifully maintained bathroom
  • Two well-appointed bedrooms
  • Built in 1923

Location

1519 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA|Union Park

Property Overview

The property at 1519 Mattern Ave combines contemporary comfort with modern conveniences, featuring beautifully maintained bathrooms and two well-appointed bedrooms in a charming 1923 build. It enjoys proximity to vibrant cultural amenities and outdoor spaces, while also being pet-friendly with multiple nearby pet supply stores and a local pet hospital. Additionally, easy access to a grocery store within just under two miles adds to its appeal for those seeking a convenient lifestyle.

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

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East Village • 418 E Grand Ave

2 Beds

$1,445–$1,530

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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East Village • 601 E Vine St

2 Beds

$1,275–$1,585

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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2 Beds

$1,295–$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Des Moines • 405 6th Ave

2 Beds

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Accent • 3101 Cleveland Ave

2 Beds

$1,345

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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2 Beds

$1,685–$1,700

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Downtown Des Moines • 604 Locust St

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$1,685–$1,775

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Southwestern Hills • 4400 Park Ave

2 Beds

$1,220–$1,460

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Rent trends in Union Park

2-bedroom apartments at 1519 Mattern Ave cost about 26% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Union Park
Des Moines
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,188
December 2024$1,195
January 2025$1,192
February 2025$1,170
March 2025$1,124
April 2025$1,098
May 2025$1,127
June 2025$1,072
July 2025$1,012
August 2025$1,041
September 2025$1,041
October 2025$1,039
November 2025$1,024
December 2025$1,042
January 2026$1,022
February 2026$1,033
March 2026$1,048
April 2026$1,076
May 2026$1,092
June 2026$1,085
July 2026$1,091
August 2026$1,077
September 2026$1,043
October 2026$1,049
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Union Park
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$1,195
February 2026$1,195

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 1519 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA.
9 months ago$1,500

Schools near 1519 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

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 1519 Mattern Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

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 1519 Mattern Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
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

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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