Listed 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Quartz countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Updated kitchen
- Spacious master bedroom
- Rich hardwood floors
- Bathrooms
Location
517 1st Ave W, Newton, IA 50208, USA
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Property Overview
Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an updated kitchen pair with rich hardwood floors, a spacious master bedroom, and well-finished bathrooms. Nearby access to a top-rated elementary school, 18 listing photos for a quick look, and strong value per square foot add to its appeal.
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
More space- Extra storage
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 517 1st Ave W
Features
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Storage |
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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About 517 1st Ave W
Welcome to your next home! This charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house has everything you need and more. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the rich hardwood floors that flow throughout the main living areas, giving the home a warm, timeless feel. The updated kitchen is the highlight of the house, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for storage and gathering. The layout features a spacious master bedroom complete with its own private bath, plus two additional bedrooms and bathrooms that are perfect for family, guests, or a home office. Rate is for 12 month lease, shorter leases are available with rent going up certain percentages higher than base rent: 9 month: 10% higher than base rent, 6 month: 20% higher than base, 3 month: 35% higher than base. No Smokers! All utilities in tenants name Rental applications are required for each resident 18 and older, application fee due upon submission. All applicants are required to fill out a PetScreening profile, regardless of whether you have a pet or service animal at this time or not. If you do not have a pet at this time, or only have a service animal, you are not charged any fee for your PetScreening account. Monthly pet fees and pet deposits will vary based on pet size, breed, and number of pets. Three pets per unit max. Please see our full pet policies for pricing ranges and examples on our website rental information and FAQs page: midnorthproperties. com rental-info Qualifications: No evictions within the past 10 years, no felonies/violent or drug-related convictions within the past 10 years or certain other criminal records. No Felons or sex offenders, or certain other convictions. Must be able to display a monthly income of 3x rent, credit score of 600+. We will review applications with credit scores above 550, income of 2.5 times the monthly rent, but applicants with any one of these criteria may be asked to pay an additional security deposit. For consideration, please note that all applicants 18 and over will be subject to a credit, criminal, and eviction background check. *Washer and dryer are there from previous tenants but not maintained by landlord
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 517 1st Ave W compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 1308 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 3.3 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $820 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.7 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 50208 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Newton
3-bedroom apartments at 517 1st Ave W cost about 87% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Newton.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Newton
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $937 |
| December 2024 | $918 |
| January 2025 | $975 |
| February 2025 | $984 |
| March 2025 | $1,195 |
| April 2025 | $1,010 |
| May 2025 | $1,240 |
| June 2025 | $1,105 |
| July 2025 | $1,240 |
| August 2025 | $1,221 |
| September 2025 | $1,290 |
| October 2025 | $1,286 |
| November 2025 | $1,010 |
| December 2025 | $1,010 |
| January 2026 | $1,010 |
| February 2026 | $1,010 |
| March 2026 | $1,010 |
| May 2026 | $1,700 |
| June 2026 | $1,464 |
| July 2026 | $1,046 |
| August 2026 | $1,040 |
| September 2026 | $1,040 |
| October 2026 | $1,040 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 517 1st Ave W?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$77,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $77,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,945.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,895 |
Schools near 517 1st Ave W
Emerson Hough Elementary School
700 n 4th ave east
newton, IA, 50208
K-4Public
C
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
112 thomas jefferson dr
newton, IA, 50208
PK, K-4Public
B-
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
801 s 8th ave west
newton, IA, 50208
K-4Public
B-
Aurora Heights Elementary School
310 e 23rd st s
newton, IA, 50208
K-4Public
B
Getting around Newton near 517 1st Ave W
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 517 1st Ave W, Newton
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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