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1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
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Property Overview
1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy offers a practical blend of convenient access, everyday livability, and standout property details. It stands out for buyers or renters who value a well-located home with useful features and a balanced mix of appeal and function.
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- Dishwasher
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Features
| Central Heat | Fresh Paint |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Oven/Range | Refrigerator |
| Stainless Steel Appliance | Stove |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
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Policies and fees
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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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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Charming spacious 3 bedroom 1 bath house on a double lot with a two car garage. Large living room. Large basement bedroom and large laundry room in basement. Lots of storage in basement. Fresh and crisp interior included flooring, fixtures, and appliances. Fenced yard area. Centrally located near broadlawns hospital, bike trails, public transportation.
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 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 50314 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Des Moines
3-bedroom apartments at 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,475 |
| October 2024 | $1,473 |
| November 2024 | $1,424 |
| December 2024 | $1,452 |
| January 2025 | $1,457 |
| February 2025 | $1,423 |
| March 2025 | $1,402 |
| April 2025 | $1,398 |
| May 2025 | $1,350 |
| June 2025 | $1,390 |
| July 2025 | $1,437 |
| August 2025 | $1,472 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,395 |
| November 2025 | $1,339 |
| December 2025 | $1,345 |
| January 2026 | $1,356 |
| February 2026 | $1,334 |
| March 2026 | $1,358 |
| April 2026 | $1,383 |
| May 2026 | $1,374 |
| June 2026 | $1,393 |
| July 2026 | $1,399 |
| August 2026 | $1,388 |
| September 2026 | $1,350 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Monroe Elementary School
2250 30th st
des moines, IA, 50310
K-5Public
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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
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Getting around Des Moines near 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
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 1916 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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