Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Cozy atmosphere
- Off street parking
Location
3424 Sw 42nd St #3424, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA|Southwestern Hills
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Contact
RPM Iowa
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Property Overview
Offering strong value for money, this home stands out for its affordable appeal and off-street parking. A cozy atmosphere and outdoor spaces add to its character, while a pet deposit requirement may be helpful to note for pet owners.
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
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424, Southwestern Hills
Features
| Carpet |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Business Center | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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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Cat Policy
Allowed
Large Dog Policy
Allowed
Other Policy
Allowed
Small Dog Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424
This beautiful brick duplex in Des Moines has availability! This two bedroom, one bath home has a cozy atmosphere. You’ll walk straight into the kitchen that has plenty of shelving and storage for all of your kitchen supplies. The cozy living room has fresh carpet and plenty of natural light. Just up the stairs you will find the two bedrooms and one full bathroom with a tub and large mirror. The inside of this home was just completely redone to be in great shape for the next renter. The backyard offers plenty of space for your furry friends to rip around, and a decent-sized gathering space for those warmer summer months. Please, no smoking on this property. You will be close by the airport and so many other amenities and stores at this perfect location! An additional $90/mo will be added to the rental amount to cover the water bill. To submit an application please visit www rpmiowa com Click “Apply Now” and follow the “before you begin” instructions on the landing page. Make sure to have income statements, a photo Id, and any other relevant information ready. APPLICATION Turnaround Time: 2-3 business days When applying make sure to have income statements, a photo Id, and any other relevant information ready. PETS: All pets are subject to owner approval GUARANTORS: Co-signers are accepted, but must apply separately LEASE Length: 12-Month Standard SECTION 8 & Host Homes: Unavailable at this time SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted on the property ADDITIONAL Fees Not Included In RENT: Tenant Management Fee: $34.99/month Lease Origination Fee: $199 one time Application: Only $49! For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to credit, criminal, and eviction background checks. Also, please note that if you take possession of a property after the 20th of the month the prorated rent in addition to the next month's full rent will be due at move-in. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. AMENITIES: * Off Street Parking * Appliances Included By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.
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 3424 Sw 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | Southwestern Hills |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50321 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Southwestern Hills
2-bedroom apartments at 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424 cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Southwestern Hills
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $999 |
| December 2024 | $999 |
| January 2025 | $999 |
| February 2025 | $994 |
| March 2025 | $963 |
| April 2025 | $935 |
| May 2025 | $950 |
| June 2025 | $1,034 |
| July 2025 | $1,041 |
| August 2025 | $1,038 |
| September 2025 | $1,049 |
| October 2025 | $1,047 |
| November 2025 | $1,056 |
| December 2025 | $1,049 |
| January 2026 | $1,034 |
| February 2026 | $1,034 |
| March 2026 | $1,029 |
| April 2026 | $994 |
| May 2026 | $1,002 |
| June 2026 | $1,052 |
| July 2026 | $1,072 |
| August 2026 | $1,090 |
| September 2026 | $1,038 |
| October 2026 | $1,032 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$43,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,095.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,095 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 months ago | $1,195 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424
Jefferson Elementary School
2425 watrous ave
des moines, IA, 50321
K-5Public
C+
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Learning Resource Center
3550 mills civic parkway
west des moines, IA, 50265
PKPublic
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Getting around Des Moines near 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424
Walking
2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
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
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 3424 Sw 42nd St #3424, Des Moines
Groceries
3/10
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
2/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within a short drive
Other units at this address
3424 Sw 42nd St, Des Moines, IA
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