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505 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
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Amenities for 505 8th St
Apartment Amenities
| Deck | Hardwood Floor |
| Patio |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| One Year Lease |
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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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About 505 8th St
🏡 Looking for a place to call home? Check out 505 8th St in West Des Moines! This property is a must-see 800 Sq ft 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, freshly painted and newly updated Main floor duplex located in Historic Valley Junction neighborhood. Laminate hardwood flooring throughout. Kitchen has lots of cabinets, appliances that are included are side by side refrigerator and stove. as well as front load washer and dryer. Dining room connects living room and kitchen. Each side of the duplex gets 1 parking spot out front, 1 stall garage available for additional monthly fee. Owner takes care of the yard, residents do their own snow removal. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. The application fee is $59.50 per person. All applicants age 18 and older must complete an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background screenings. Lease Administrative Fee $125.00 (One time) Resident Benefit Package (RBP) $39.05 - $54.50 (Monthly) Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is not available at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property Pet Rent and Pet Administrative Fee where applicable The Resident Benefits Package (RBP) is a collection of added services and perks designed to make renting easier, more convenient, and more rewarding. Benefits include: Air filter delivery Credit building Identity theft protection Resident rewards program Renters insurance options 24/7 maintenance coordination Move-in utility assistance An online resident portal, and more. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. Six Months Lease 1 Car Garage Appliances Included Hardwood Floor Laundry Facility
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 505 8th St compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 50265 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in West Des Moines
2-bedroom apartments at 505 8th St cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
West Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,208 |
| December 2024 | $1,200 |
| January 2025 | $1,182 |
| February 2025 | $1,196 |
| March 2025 | $1,263 |
| April 2025 | $1,331 |
| May 2025 | $1,294 |
| June 2025 | $1,275 |
| July 2025 | $1,280 |
| August 2025 | $1,257 |
| September 2025 | $1,259 |
| October 2025 | $1,278 |
| November 2025 | $1,275 |
| December 2025 | $1,282 |
| January 2026 | $1,287 |
| February 2026 | $1,304 |
| March 2026 | $1,321 |
| April 2026 | $1,320 |
| May 2026 | $1,338 |
| June 2026 | $1,362 |
| July 2026 | $1,368 |
| August 2026 | $1,348 |
| September 2026 | $1,292 |
| October 2026 | $1,282 |
| November 2026 | $1,290 |
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Can I afford to live at 505 8th St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$39,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $995.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 3 years ago | $995 |
Schools near 505 8th St
Hillside Elementary School
713 8th st
west des moines, IA, 50265
PK, K-6Public
B
Learning Resource Center
3550 mills civic parkway
west des moines, IA, 50265
PKPublic
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Getting around West Des Moines near 505 8th St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 505 8th St, West Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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