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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Washer and dryer
  • Off-street parking
  • Outdoor living space
  • No smoking
  • Window air conditioners

Location

1987 Sw 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Indianola Hills

Property Overview

Prime location, outdoor living space, off-street parking, washer and dryer, and window air conditioners stand out, along with a no-smoking setting. Nearby pet hospital, pet supply, and grooming options add convenience, while a top-rated high school is under a mile away and value per square foot is relatively strong. The 23 available photos also give a helpful preview.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

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Rent trends in Indianola Hills

2-bedroom apartments at 1987 Sw 1st St cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Indianola Hills
Des Moines
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,192
September 2024$1,196
October 2024$1,191
November 2024$1,187
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$1,080
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Indianola Hills
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,031
September 2024$1,061
October 2024$1,150
November 2024$1,125
December 2024$1,095
January 2025$1,127
February 2025$1,095
May 2025$1,088
June 2025$1,231
July 2025$1,368
August 2025$1,414
September 2025$1,297
October 2025$1,091
November 2025$1,041
December 2025$1,095
January 2026$1,096
February 2026$1,226
March 2026$1,295
April 2026$1,278
May 2026$1,134
June 2026$1,103
July 2026$1,052
August 2026$1,080

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 1987 Sw 1st St, Des Moines, IA.
Last month$1,125

Schools near 1987 Sw 1st St

Park Avenue Elementary School

3141 sw 9th st

des moines, IA, 50315

K-5Public
C-

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Indianola Hills | Des Moines, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 1987 Sw 1st St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1987 Sw 1st St, 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

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

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

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

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