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Highlights
- Central a/c, washer and dryer hookups
- Refrigerator, stove
Location
503 East Porter Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50315, United States|South Park
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Amenities for 503 East Porter Avenue, South Park
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | No Dogs |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Other
| No Cats |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Apartments in Des MoinesSouth Park 503 East Porter Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50315, United States
Apartments in Des MoinesSouth Park 503 East Porter Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50315, United StatesLarge 2 Bedroom Ranch Side-by-Side Duplex. Range and refrigerator Supplied. Newly added walkout door for easy access to full basement. with washer and dryer hookups. We require: Each adult to apply online with $40 fee, Verifiable dependable Household income of 3 times the monthly rent, Good rental and personal history. NO Pets NO Smoking. MidAmerican Energy Budget Billing as of 12/4/25 is $92.00 a month Central A/C Regriferator Stove
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 503 East Porter Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | South Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50315 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in South Park
2-bedroom apartments at 503 East Porter Avenue cost about 38% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
South Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $1,200 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $825 |
| February 2024 | $844 |
| March 2024 | $856 |
| April 2024 | $923 |
| May 2024 | $862 |
| June 2024 | $915 |
| July 2024 | $905 |
| August 2024 | $931 |
| September 2024 | $955 |
| October 2024 | $838 |
| November 2024 | $827 |
| December 2024 | $850 |
| January 2025 | $860 |
| February 2025 | $865 |
| March 2025 | $950 |
| April 2025 | $830 |
| May 2025 | $831 |
| June 2025 | $822 |
| July 2025 | $824 |
| August 2025 | $822 |
| September 2025 | $899 |
| October 2025 | $918 |
| November 2025 | $882 |
| December 2025 | $804 |
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Can I afford to live at 503 East Porter Avenue?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$43,000/yr
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Schools near 503 East Porter Avenue
Lovejoy Elementary School
801 e kenyon ave
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C-
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
South 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 503 East Porter Avenue
Walking
5/10
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 503 East Porter Avenue, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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