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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Pet-friendly
- New flooring
- South of downtown area
- Lawn care and snow removal
Location
240 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|McKinley School - Columbus Park
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Property Overview
Pet-friendly home with new flooring in Des Moines’ south-of-downtown area, where lawn care and snow removal are handled for added convenience. Strong value for money and 31 listing photos help renters clearly understand what’s offered. Especially appealing for pet owners and those seeking an active social life, with no breed restrictions, nearby pet services and shops, and a walkable neighborhood with many restaurants.
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
Less expensive- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 240 E Dunham Ave, McKinley School - Columbus Park
Appliances
| Dishwasher | 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.
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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
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About 240 E Dunham Ave
New photos will be available in early May 2026. This 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home will be available in late March and is located just South of the downtown area near Columbus Park. This home will have new flooring! It will be available for a showing on or after the date listed. All appliances stay in this home. Residents pay all utilities and are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets allowed. Initial pet fee ($200 for first pet, additional $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 240 E Dunham Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | McKinley School - Columbus Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50315 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in McKinley School - Columbus Park
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
McKinley School - Columbus Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $996 |
| June 2024 | $1,007 |
| July 2024 | $998 |
| August 2024 | $998 |
| September 2024 | $997 |
| October 2024 | $964 |
| November 2024 | $963 |
| December 2024 | $1,007 |
| January 2025 | $1,018 |
| February 2025 | $983 |
| March 2025 | $949 |
| April 2025 | $895 |
| May 2025 | $915 |
| June 2025 | $918 |
| July 2025 | $876 |
| August 2025 | $870 |
| September 2025 | $870 |
| October 2025 | $855 |
| November 2025 | $848 |
| December 2025 | $865 |
| January 2026 | $870 |
| February 2026 | $870 |
| March 2026 | $870 |
| April 2026 | $870 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,055 |
| June 2024 | $1,084 |
| November 2024 | $999 |
| December 2024 | $991 |
| January 2025 | $989 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 240 E Dunham Ave
McKinley Elementary School
1610 se 6th st
des moines, IA, 50315
PK, 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
McKinley School - Columbus Park | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 240 E Dunham Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
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 240 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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