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Listed 2 Days Ago

2303 E 9th St #4
2303 E 9th St #4, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA

Monthly rent	$645
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	500

Monthly rent	$645
Beds	1
Baths	1
Sqft	500

Listed 2 Days Ago

Highlights

Large living room
Eat in kitchen
Luxury vinyl plank lvp hardwood, part original hardwood flooring
Ceiling fans in kitchen and bedroom

Location

2303 E 9th St #4, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA|Union Park

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Contact

Melissa

Top Shelf Property Management

(515) 346-6001

Property Overview

A spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, and a mix of luxury vinyl plank and original hardwood flooring create a comfortable interior, with ceiling fans in the kitchen and bedroom adding everyday convenience. With strong value for money and nearby public transportation, it offers practical appeal alongside its distinctive features.

Things you’ll love

Less expensive

Great for

Pet owners

Amenities for 2303 E 9th St #4, Union Park

Apartment Amenities

Ceiling Fan

Hardwood Floor

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

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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2303 E 9th St #4, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA

This cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bath Union Park is close to parks, walking trails, East Village Entertainment, Downtown fun and tons of restaurants plus steps away from bus route stop. Luxury Vinyl Plank LVP hardwood and part original hardwood flooring throughout unit. Eat in kitchen, large living room, ceiling fans in kitchen and bedroom. Lawn care and snow removal included. Resident responsible for all utilities. Unit is located through the side door on the Guthrie Ave side. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. The application fee is $59.50 per person. All applicants age 18 and older must complete an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background screenings. Resident Benefit Package (RBP) is a required monthly program that includes resident liability coverage, operational support services and additional resident benefits. Lease Administrative Fee $125.00 Resident Benefit Package (RBP) $54.50 Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is not available at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property Pets are subject to owner approval and applicable Pet Rent and Pet Administrative Fee All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change.

Property highlights

How 2303 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools: The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

Neighborhood	Union Park
Zip code	50316
Type	Apartment for rent

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Rent trends in Union Park

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.

Union Park

Des Moines

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
Month	Median Rent
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	$1,077

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Union Park
Month	Median Rent
September 2024	$1,095
October 2024	$1,122
January 2026	$1,195
February 2026	$1,195

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$25,800/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 2303 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA.
			Bath
Last month	$695	1 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$725	1 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$725	1 bed	1 bath
2 years ago	$740	1 bed	1 bath
2 years ago	$725	1 bed	1 bath

Schools near 2303 E 9th St #4

Internet available near 2303 E 9th St #4

Neighborhood

Union Park | Des Moines, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE

Peaceful and quiet

Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 2303 E 9th St #4

Walking

5/10

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

2/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2303 E 9th St #4, Des Moines

Groceries

6/10

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

Shopping

7/10

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

4/10

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

4/10

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10

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

Other units at this address

2303 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA

2303 E 9th St Des Moines, IA

Occupied

1

1 Bed

1 Bath

500 sqft

$675

Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Ceiling Fan

Listed by Melissa

Days on market: 684

This cozy 1 bed, 1 bath Union Park is close to parks, walking trails, East Village Entertainment, Downtown fun and tons of restaurants plus steps away from bus route stop. Vinyl hardwood flooring throughout unit. Eat in kitchen, large living room, ceiling fans in kitchen and bedroom. Unit gets a great amount of morning sunlight from the east. Patio area out front great for sipping coffee. Resident responsible for all utilities. Lawn care and snow removal take care of by landlord. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property Appliances Included Laundry Facility Pets Allowed

Occupied

3

1 Bed

1 Bath

500 sqft

$675

Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Ceiling Fan • In-Unit Laundry

Occupied

2

1 Bed

1 Bath

650 sqft

$725

Hardwood Floor • Deck • Ceiling Fan

Listed by Melissa

Days on market: 185

This cozy 1 bed, 1 bath Union Park is close to parks, walking trails, East Village Entertainment, Downtown fun and tons of restaurants plus steps away from bus route stop. Vinyl hardwood flooring in living room and kitchen. Eat in kitchen, large living room, ceiling fans in kitchen and bedroom. Unit gets a great amount of morning sunlight from the east. Patio area out front great for sipping coffee. Resident responsible for all utilities. Lawn care and snow removal take care of by landlord. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property Appliances Included Hardwood Floor