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2897 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Prospect Park
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About 2897 Boston Ave
2897 Boston Ave cost $933 per month. Located at 2897 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA, this unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Des Moines, renting this apartment is 8% cheaper per month.
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 2897 Boston Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Prospect Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50310 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Prospect Park
2-bedroom apartments at 2897 Boston Ave cost about 0% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Prospect Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,041 |
| October 2025 | $1,039 |
| November 2025 | $1,024 |
| December 2025 | $1,042 |
| January 2026 | $1,036 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $895 |
| March 2024 | $872 |
| April 2024 | $895 |
| May 2024 | $953 |
| June 2024 | $955 |
| July 2024 | $921 |
| August 2024 | $853 |
| October 2024 | $944 |
| November 2024 | $912 |
| December 2024 | $916 |
| January 2025 | $916 |
| February 2025 | $940 |
| March 2025 | $860 |
| April 2025 | $797 |
| May 2025 | $816 |
| June 2025 | $833 |
| July 2025 | $816 |
| August 2025 | $866 |
| September 2025 | $895 |
| October 2025 | $915 |
| November 2025 | $949 |
| December 2025 | $940 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 6 months ago | $933 |
Schools near 2897 Boston Ave
Monroe Elementary School
2250 30th st
des moines, IA, 50310
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
Prospect 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 2897 Boston Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
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 2897 Boston Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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