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3840 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA|Highland Park
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Property Overview
Conveniently located in Des Moines, this home offers practical access to local amenities and everyday destinations. Its setting and features suggest appeal for buyers seeking a property with straightforward usability and a balanced mix of location advantages and functional characteristics.
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
Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 3840 Oxford St, Highland Park
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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About 3840 Oxford St
Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 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 3840 Oxford St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Highland Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50313 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Highland Park
2-bedroom apartments at 3840 Oxford St cost about 27% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Highland Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,200 |
| 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 | $1,091 |
| August 2026 | $1,077 |
| September 2026 | $1,049 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $895 |
| October 2024 | $981 |
| November 2024 | $1,099 |
| December 2024 | $915 |
| January 2025 | $945 |
| February 2025 | $831 |
| March 2025 | $915 |
| April 2025 | $927 |
| May 2025 | $875 |
| June 2025 | $786 |
| July 2025 | $793 |
| August 2025 | $784 |
| September 2025 | $820 |
| October 2025 | $837 |
| November 2025 | $900 |
| December 2025 | $808 |
| January 2026 | $792 |
| February 2026 | $822 |
| March 2026 | $895 |
| April 2026 | $895 |
| May 2026 | $1,029 |
| June 2026 | $1,104 |
| July 2026 | $959 |
| August 2026 | $962 |
| September 2026 | $940 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 3840 Oxford St
Madison Elementary School
806 e hoffman st
des moines, IA, 50316
K-5Public
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Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
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Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
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Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
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Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
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K-12Public
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Neighborhood
Highland Park | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 3840 Oxford St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 3840 Oxford St, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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