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Highlights

  • Snow removal
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Central ac
  • Detached garage

Location

1821 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

Property Overview

With 25 photos, strong value per square foot, and features like central AC, an eat-in kitchen, a detached garage, and snow removal, the home offers a well-rounded mix of convenience and function. It also stands out for a lively, walkable area with diverse age groups and many nearby restaurants, making it a strong fit for those who want easy access to local amenities.

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

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Great for

  • Social life

Available rentals nearby

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North of Grand • 3333 Grand Ave

2 Beds

$1,125

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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Drake • 4010 University Ave

2 Beds

$900

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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Southwestern Hills • 4200 Park Ave

2 Beds

$950–$1,050

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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7715 Hickman Rd

2 Beds

$855–$895

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.
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Sherman Hill • 757 17th St

2 Beds

$1,195–$1,245

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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Drake • 1219 34th St

2 Beds

$950

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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Highland Park • 3840 Oxford St

2 Beds

$1,195

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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Sherman Hill • 1534 Woodland Ave #5

2 Beds

$995

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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North of Grand • 3333 Grand Ave

2 Beds

$1,125

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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Drake • 4010 University Ave

2 Beds

$900

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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Southwestern Hills • 4200 Park Ave

2 Beds

$950–$1,050

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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7715 Hickman Rd

2 Beds

$855–$895

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.
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Sherman Hill • 757 17th St

2 Beds

$1,195–$1,245

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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Drake • 1219 34th St

2 Beds

$950

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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Highland Park • 3840 Oxford St

2 Beds

$1,195

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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Sherman Hill • 1534 Woodland Ave #5

2 Beds

$995

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.

Rent trends in Des Moines

2-bedroom apartments at 1821 21st St cost about 0% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
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

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 1821 21st St, Des Moines, IA.
1 year ago$1,045

Schools near 1821 21st St

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 1821 21st St

Walking

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

Driving

10/10
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 1821 21st St, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

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

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

1/10
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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