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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Updated finishes throughout
- Pet-friendly
Location
215 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Fort Des Moines
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Property Overview
Updated finishes throughout and a pet-friendly setup stand out, along with nearby outdoor spaces, pet supply stores, and grooming services. The property also ranks well on value per square foot, and a top-rated middle school is located about 0.62 miles away.
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- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 215 Leland Ave, Fort Des Moines
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 215 Leland Ave
This 1 bedroom rental home has a bonus room off the kitchen leading to the deck, a spacious bathroom with laundry room and storage area, and many updated finishes throughout. All kitchen appliances stay and there are washer/dryer hookups available. Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas are set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash to Des Moines Water Works. Residents also handle all lawn care and snow removal. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per home. Initial pet fee ($300for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
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 215 Leland Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 192 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.6 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2.3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Fort Des Moines |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50315 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Fort Des Moines
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,175 |
| 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 | $1,077 |
| September 2026 | $1,043 |
| October 2026 | $1,050 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $879 |
| November 2024 | $862 |
| December 2024 | $849 |
| January 2025 | $838 |
| February 2025 | $883 |
| March 2025 | $907 |
| May 2025 | $946 |
| June 2025 | $947 |
| July 2025 | $868 |
| August 2025 | $875 |
| September 2025 | $880 |
| October 2025 | $869 |
| November 2025 | $868 |
| December 2025 | $918 |
| January 2026 | $865 |
| February 2026 | $883 |
| March 2026 | $859 |
| April 2026 | $886 |
| May 2026 | $876 |
| June 2026 | $877 |
| July 2026 | $951 |
| August 2026 | $1,055 |
| September 2026 | $994 |
| October 2026 | $1,011 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $1,025 |
Schools near 215 Leland Ave
South Union Elementary School
4201 south union
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Orchard Hills Elementary School
1130 w north ave
norwalk, IA, 50211
2-3Public
B+
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Fort Des Moines | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 215 Leland Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
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 215 Leland Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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