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3424 Sw 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA|Southwestern Hills
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Amenities for 3424 Sw 42nd St, Southwestern Hills
Appliances
| Appliances Included | In-Unit Laundry |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Shared Washer/Dryer |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
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About 3424 Sw 42nd St
3424 Sw 42nd St cost $1,195 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: in-unit laundry. Located at 3424 Sw 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321, 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 9% more expensive per month.Other available apartments to lease near Des Moines around the same price include but are not limited to: 5616 Hickman Rd #5
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 compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- Grow a garden indoors
- A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Southwestern Hills |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50321 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Southwestern Hills
2-bedroom apartments at 3424 Sw 42nd St cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Southwestern Hills
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,022 |
| February 2026 | $1,033 |
| March 2026 | $1,048 |
| April 2026 | $1,076 |
| May 2026 | $1,092 |
| June 2026 | $1,085 |
| July 2026 | $1,097 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,052 |
| September 2024 | $1,016 |
| October 2024 | $999 |
| 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 |
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Can I afford to live at 3424 Sw 42nd St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$47,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near 3424 Sw 42nd St
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
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Getting around Des Moines near 3424 Sw 42nd St
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, 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
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