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1816 Francis Ave
1816 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA

Condo for rent
Monthly rent
$760–$900
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft750–800
modified
5+ Days Ago

Highlights

  • no smoking
  • laundry hookups in the basement
  • no dishwasher
  • new flooring, fresh paint and fixtures throughout

Units

1816 Francis Ave Des Moines, IA

New Listing

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$760

Listed on 06/04/2026
Days on market: 9
2-plex has two bedroom and 1 full bathroom located on the top level (stairs only). The features new flooring, fresh paint and fixtures throughout. Kitchen includes refrigerator, stove and microwave. No dishwasher. Laundry hookups in the basement. Nice shared parking and back yard. Secured entrance. Resident pays only electric, but responsible for sharing lawn care services and snow removal with neighboring resident. No pets please. No smoking. 12 Month Lease. Admin Fee will apply at $150.00.

New Listing

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$900

Listed on 06/09/2026
Days on market: 4
2-plex has two bedroom and 1 full bathroom located on the lower level located at 1816 Francis Ave Des Moines. Resident pays only electric, but responsible for sharing lawn care services and snow removal with neighboring resident. Water, Trash, and sewage paid by owner. Shared Parking. No pets please. No smoking. 12 Month Lease. Admin Fee will apply at $150.00.

Occupied Units

Occupied

UPPERLEVEL

2 Beds

1 Bath

$695

Listed by Dorry Foust
Days on market: 2387
Welcome Home to this newly renovated duplex just minutes from Broadlawns Hospital. This unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Brand new LVP wood flooring and carpeting. New paint and fixtures throughout. Features new kitchen appliances including refrigerator, stove and microwave. No dishwasher. Nice craftsman style woodwork throughout. All new plumbing and electrical throughout the entire Duplex. Baseboard heat throughout makes it highly efficient. Laundry hookups in the nice clean basement for each side. Nice back yard. All new vinyl siding. Shared driveway with other tenant in the duplex. Yard care not included. Could contract with Yardworks if tenant decides they want it taken care of for them, rent would increase $250 a month which could be divided by each side. Same for snow removal. Tenant would pay snow removal bill monthly. That changes monthly based on how many plow/shovel jobs were needed.

Occupied

UPPERUNITA

2 Beds

1 Bath

$695

Listed by Dorry Foust
Days on market: 2387
Welcome Home to this newly renovated duplex just minutes from Broadlawns Hospital. This unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Brand new LVP wood flooring and carpeting. New paint and fixtures throughout. Features new kitchen appliances including refrigerator, stove and microwave. No dishwasher. Nice craftsman style woodwork throughout. All new plumbing and electrical throughout the entire Duplex. Baseboard heat throughout makes it highly efficient. Laundry hookups in the nice clean basement for each side. Nice back yard. All new vinyl siding. Shared driveway with other tenant in the duplex. Yard care not included. Could contract with Yardworks if tenant decides they want it taken care of for them, rent would increase $250 a month which could be divided by each side. Same for snow removal. Tenant would pay snow removal bill monthly. That changes monthly based on how many plow/shovel jobs were needed.

Amenities for 1816 Francis Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Outdoor Space
  • On-Site Laundry
Unit Amenities
  • Outdoor Space
  • Dishwasher
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Carpet

Policies at 1816 Francis Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1816 Francis Ave

HomeApartments in Des Moines 1816 Francis Ave #1, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA

Check out this charming property located at 1816 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, in the desirable Mondamin Presidential neighborhood. This intimate community consists of 4 units, offering a spacious 2-bedroom floorplan with approximately 750-800 square feet of living space. Recent updates include new flooring, fresh paint, and fixtures throughout. Enjoy the convenience of laundry hookups in the basement and outdoor space to relax. Additional amenities include on-site laundry and a dishwasher-free kitchen. Plus, take advantage of the walkable distance to public transportation. With its long-term rentals and no-smoking policy, this property is perfect for those looking for a comfortable and convenient place to call home.

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Address details

Units4
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code50314

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 1816 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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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 1816 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA.
2 years ago$7602 bed1.5 bath
3 years ago$7602 bed1 bath
3 years ago$7602 bed1 bath
3 years ago$7602 bed1.5 bath
6 years ago$6952 bed1 bath

Schools near 1816 Francis Ave #1

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Monroe Elementary School

2250 30th st

des moines, IA, 50310

K-5Public
C-

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

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1816 Francis Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
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 1816 Francis Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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