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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Laundry hookups available
- Pet-friendly
Location
2816 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA|Union Park
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Property Overview
This property offers convenient features such as laundry hookups and a pet-friendly environment, complemented by minimal restrictions on pet ownership. Its proximity to highly rated elementary and high schools enhances accessibility to quality education. Additionally, the nearby pet supply stores and grooming services cater well to pet owners, creating a welcoming community atmosphere.
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- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 2816 1st St, Union Park
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| 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
Dog policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
Cat policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
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About 2816 1st St
More photos available in mid-September. Don't miss this home with hardwood flooring and a detached garage! Gas range, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher are included in rent. Laundry hookups are 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 ($200 for 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 2816 1st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Union Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50313 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Union Park
2-bedroom apartments at 2816 1st St cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Union Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,175 |
| November 2023 | $1,188 |
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| April 2024 | $1,185 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,198 |
| July 2024 | $1,191 |
| August 2024 | $1,193 |
| 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 | $1,039 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,095 |
| October 2024 | $1,122 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 2816 1st St
Findley Elementary School
3025 oxford st
des moines, IA, 50313
K-5Public
C
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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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 2816 1st St
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
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 2816 1st St, Des Moines
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
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
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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