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4621 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Meredith
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
- Public transit nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 4621 Aurora Ave, Meredith
Features
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
| Ceiling Fan |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 4621 Aurora Ave
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex home for rent at 4621 NW Aurora Ave in Des Moines. This is one side of a brick duplex with its own front entrance, a detached one-stall garage, and a large backyard with mature trees. The main floor has two bedrooms with closets and ceiling fans, a full bathroom with a tub and an updated vanity, a large living room, and a kitchen with updated counters and a separate dining area. New luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the main floor, and the home has fresh paint and central air conditioning. The finished basement adds a second full bathroom with a shower, a large carpeted family room, a laundry room with a washer and dryer, and extra finished rooms, including a non-conforming third bedroom with a small window that works well as a guest room, office, or playroom. There is also unfinished basement space for storage. Rent is $1,450 per month. Security deposit is $1,450. Tenants are responsible for their own utilities. Lawn care and snow removal are the tenant's responsibility. Pets are considered with a $50 per month pet rent per pet. One year minimum lease. Renters insurance is required. Smoking is outside only. Quiet residential street near Aurora Ave with easy access to Merle Hay Rd, Interstate 35 and Interstate 80, and area shopping.
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 4621 Aurora Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
- Public transit nearby
- Only 0.7 miles from transit
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $275 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Meredith |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50310 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Meredith
2-bedroom apartments at 4621 Aurora Ave cost about 35% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Meredith
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,188 |
| 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 | $1,049 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $931 |
| December 2024 | $754 |
| January 2025 | $723 |
| February 2025 | $799 |
| March 2025 | $900 |
| April 2025 | $823 |
| November 2025 | $1,051 |
| December 2025 | $1,021 |
| January 2026 | $1,097 |
| February 2026 | $1,159 |
| March 2026 | $1,107 |
| April 2026 | $1,186 |
| May 2026 | $1,194 |
| June 2026 | $1,204 |
| July 2026 | $1,159 |
| August 2026 | $1,072 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 4621 Aurora Ave
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Lawson Elementary School
5450 nw 62nd ave
johnston, IA, 50131
K-5Public
B+
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
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
Neighborhood
Meredith | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 4621 Aurora Ave
Walking
3/10
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
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4621 Aurora Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
Explore the area around 4621 Aurora Ave
K Grocery
3818 Douglas Ave
5 Star Asian Market
3414 Merle Hay Rd
Fareway Meat Market
2716 Beaver Ave
Bosna Grocery
3009 Merle Hay Rd
Golden Land
2740 Douglas Ave
Beaver Ave Cleaners
3704 Beaver Ave
Busy Bee Tailor
3625 Beaver Ave
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
4353 Merle Hay Rd
Many Hands Thrift Market Merle Hay
4353 Merle Hay Rd
Famous Footwear
5820 Aurora Ave
Scooter's Coffee
4402 Douglas Ave
Donut Hut
4941 Douglas Ave
7 Brew Coffee
4241 Merle Hay Rd
Dunkin'
4206 Merle Hay Rd
Dunkin'
3809 Merle Hay Rd
Buffalo Wild Wings
4345 Merle Hay Rd
Jeannie's Bottle
3839 Merle Hay Rd
Applebee's Grill + Bar
3900 Merle Hay Rd
Flix Brewhouse Des Moines
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Gameday Lanes
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Barbara's Champagne Cakes
4941 Douglas Ave
Homemade Baked Goods By Darcy
Fareway Meat Market
2716 Beaver Ave
Veglife Des Moines
2400 34th St
Big Sky Bread Co
7021 Douglas Ave
Westchester Park
Park
Nature Reserve
Sycamore Wildlife Area
Ashby Park
Scooter's Coffee
4402 Douglas Ave
Taste of China
4212 Douglas Ave
Wing Street
4212 Douglas Ave
Pizza Hut
4212 Douglas Ave
Donut Hut
4941 Douglas Ave
Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave
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Crosstown
Douglas Ave / 47th St
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Douglas Ave / Beaver Ave
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