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161 Ne 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, USA
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Property Overview
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- Elementary school nearby
- Fireplace
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 161 Ne 56th St
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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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 161 Ne 56th St
FIRST MONTH FREE RENT! This modern, spacious townhome includes: 2 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,364 finished SF. The main floor has a large & open kitchen/dining/great room area perfect for entertaining, 1/2 bathroom for guests, & has waterproof LVP flooring throughout. Modern kitchen design with ample sized pantry, granite counter tops, SS kitchen appliances & electric fireplace. The upper floor has a wide staircase, making it easy to move items upstairs, 2 spacious bedrooms w/ private bathrooms, & laundry area w/ washer/dryer included. The extra deep garage provides enough room for larger vehicles & room to store personal items. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof of income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property 2 Car Garage
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 161 Ne 56th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 397 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 50327 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Pleasant Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 161 Ne 56th St cost about 30% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill.
Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Pleasant Hill
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,325 |
| March 2024 | $1,299 |
| April 2024 | $1,287 |
| May 2024 | $1,270 |
| June 2024 | $1,292 |
| July 2024 | $1,279 |
| August 2024 | $1,297 |
| September 2024 | $1,354 |
| October 2024 | $1,346 |
| November 2024 | $1,311 |
| December 2024 | $1,266 |
| January 2025 | $1,379 |
| February 2025 | $1,318 |
| March 2025 | $1,277 |
| April 2025 | $1,307 |
| May 2025 | $1,323 |
| June 2025 | $1,312 |
| July 2025 | $1,193 |
| August 2025 | $1,081 |
| September 2025 | $1,229 |
| October 2025 | $1,013 |
| November 2025 | $988 |
| December 2025 | $995 |
| January 2026 | $995 |
| February 2026 | $1,134 |
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Can I afford to live at 161 Ne 56th St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 161 Ne 56th St
Four Mile Elementary School
670 se 68th st
pleasant hill, IA, 50327
PK, K-5Public
B+
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Internet available near 161 Ne 56th St
Getting around Pleasant Hill near 161 Ne 56th St
Walking
2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
1/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 161 Ne 56th St, Pleasant Hill
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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