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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Game room
  • Finished basement
  • Dining area
  • Virtual tour
  • Huge fenced in backyard
  • Detached 2-car garage

Location

509 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|South Park

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Contact

Goodall Properties LLC

(515) 978-1773

Property Overview

Located at 509 E Porter Ave, this property features a game room, finished basement, and a spacious fenced-in backyard. With a highly rated elementary school just a short distance away, it offers exceptional value for money, ranking in the top percentile in the area. Additionally, its pet-friendly environment, including nearby grooming services and parks, enhances its appeal for pet owners.

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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 509 E Porter Ave, South Park

Features

Dryer

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator

Community

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 509 E Porter Ave

HomeHouses in Des Moines 509 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

Check out this 4-bedroom home located on the south side of Des Moines. It features a detached 2-car garage and a huge fenced in backyard. On the first floor, you'll find the kitchen, family room, bathroom, and dining area. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms along with a full bathroom. The finished basement includes a wet bar and a game room. All appliances are included, as well as the washer and dryer. Please note that smoking is not permitted. Pets are allowed with owner approval, with a rent of $50 per animal and a $500 security deposit per animal. Virtual tour: Coming soon Please visit www GoodallProperties com before calling for more homes available and more information, pictures, and directions to this home. The available move in date for this home is subject to change*** Goodall Properties, LLC www GoodallProperties com 3233 Ashworth Rd Waukee, IA 50263 515-978-1773 Licensed In Iowa


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 509 E Porter Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2.2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.2 miles away

Address details

NeighborhoodSouth Park
Zip code50315
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in South Park

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
South Park
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$949
November 2024$963
December 2024$1,007
January 2025$1,018
February 2025$983
March 2025$949
April 2025$895
May 2025$915
June 2025$918
July 2025$876
August 2025$870
September 2025$870
October 2025$855
November 2025$848
December 2025$865
January 2026$870
February 2026$870
March 2026$870
April 2026$871
May 2026$874
June 2026$870
July 2026$846
August 2026$826
September 2026$820
October 2026$820
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South Park
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$711
November 2024$708
December 2024$697
January 2025$697
February 2025$704
March 2025$697
May 2025$697
June 2025$723
July 2025$727
August 2025$725
September 2025$727
October 2025$720
November 2025$719
December 2025$721
January 2026$688
February 2026$688
March 2026$700
April 2026$700
September 2026$797
October 2026$778

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$75,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,800 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,895.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 509 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA.
1 year ago$1,895

Schools near 509 E Porter Ave

Lovejoy Elementary School

801 e kenyon ave

des moines, IA, 50315

K-5Public
C-

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Orchard Hills Elementary School

1130 w north ave

norwalk, IA, 50211

2-3Public
B+

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

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 509 E Porter Ave

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 509 E Porter Ave, 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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