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1542 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA|Capitol East
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About 1542 E Grand Ave
For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/apartments/apartment-for-rent-in-des-moines-ia_i702017 Located in the trendy La Placita development, this 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment offers oak cabinets, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, AC and walk-in closets. Withing walking distance of your front door you will have access to several restaurants, shops and convenience stores as well as easy access to a DART pickup location. Off street parking is available. Call or email today to schedule a tour! (Last Updated: 2018-01-22)
Address details
| Neighborhood | Capitol East |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50316 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Capitol East
1-bedroom apartments at 1542 E Grand Ave cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Capitol East
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $995 |
| April 2024 | $1,012 |
| May 2024 | $996 |
| June 2024 | $1,007 |
| July 2024 | $998 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,145 |
| April 2024 | $725 |
| August 2024 | $710 |
| September 2024 | $710 |
| May 2025 | $750 |
| June 2025 | $750 |
| July 2025 | $750 |
| August 2025 | $725 |
| September 2025 | $725 |
| November 2025 | $725 |
| December 2025 | $762 |
| January 2026 | $799 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 8 years ago | $650 |
Schools near 1542 E Grand Ave
Capitol View Elementary School
320 e 16th
des moines, IA, 50316
PK, 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 1542 E Grand Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1542 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there are also some specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
5/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
6/10
The closest café is within a 5-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
6/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk.
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
Parks
7/10
Few parks in the area.
Nightlife
4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other bars within walking distance.
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