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Pet Friendly
Location
516 1/2 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA|East Village
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Amenities for 516 1/2 E Grand Ave, East Village
Features
| Balcony | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Business Center | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
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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
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 516 1/2 E Grand Ave
The Historic East Village is located in downtown Des Moines on the east side of the Des Moines River near the the Iowa Capitol building. Loft is right on the business district on grand ave and easily accessible by exiting I-235 at E. 6th Street (Exit 8B) and heading south two blocks. Unit sets on the upper level of commercial space below 516 1/2 Grand ave Des Moines . The unit has exception architecture design with high ceiling, hardwood flooring, quality fixture, 2 ceiling sun windows, appliances, material, and overall esthetic character. Includes washer & dryer. Walk-in Bedroom Closets, open balcony door inside your master room, and beautiful hardwood flooring. Additional office space on the upper level! Responsible for all utilities. Trash paid by owner. 1 heated parking spot out back for additional $100.00. One-time administrative fee will apply $150.00. Renterswarehouse
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 516 1/2 E Grand Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Balcony
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Village |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50309 |
| Type | House for rent |
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1-bedroom apartments at 516 1/2 E Grand Ave cost about 39% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
East Village
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,307 |
| December 2024 | $1,313 |
| January 2025 | $1,348 |
| February 2025 | $1,333 |
| March 2025 | $1,228 |
| April 2025 | $1,150 |
| May 2025 | $1,184 |
| June 2025 | $1,088 |
| July 2025 | $1,076 |
| August 2025 | $1,159 |
| September 2025 | $1,151 |
| October 2025 | $1,071 |
| November 2025 | $1,067 |
| December 2025 | $1,067 |
| January 2026 | $1,157 |
| February 2026 | $1,216 |
| March 2026 | $1,245 |
| April 2026 | $1,239 |
| May 2026 | $1,147 |
| June 2026 | $1,165 |
| July 2026 | $1,179 |
| August 2026 | $1,285 |
| September 2026 | $1,259 |
| October 2026 | $1,243 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $1,750 |
Schools near 516 1/2 E Grand Ave
Carver Elementary School
705 e university ave
des moines, IA, 50316
K-5Public
C-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
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
Getting around Des Moines near 516 1/2 E Grand Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 516 1/2 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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