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520 1/2 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA|East Village
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Amenities for 520 1/2 E Grand Ave, East Village
Features
| Dryer | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Business Center | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 520 1/2 E Grand Ave
East Village Downtown Des Moines has two bedroom/2.5 bathroom loft. Sets 2000 square feet, two levels located on upper level of a commercial lot on 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. The East Village business district is easily accessible by exiting I-235 at E. 6th Street (Exit 8B) . The unit has exception architecture design with high quality fixture, appliances, material, and overall aesthetic character. Pets okay with additional fees. Responsible for all utilities. $125.00 administration fee. Renterswarehouse.
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Village |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50309 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in East Village
2-bedroom apartments at 520 1/2 E Grand Ave cost about 91% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
East Village
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $1,022 |
| February 2026 | $1,033 |
| March 2026 | $1,048 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,744 |
| May 2024 | $1,743 |
| June 2024 | $1,736 |
| July 2024 | $1,745 |
| August 2024 | $1,752 |
| September 2024 | $1,760 |
| October 2024 | $1,745 |
| November 2024 | $1,749 |
| December 2024 | $1,744 |
| January 2025 | $1,741 |
| February 2025 | $1,693 |
| March 2025 | $1,465 |
| April 2025 | $1,383 |
| May 2025 | $1,674 |
| June 2025 | $1,395 |
| July 2025 | $1,466 |
| August 2025 | $1,433 |
| September 2025 | $1,394 |
| October 2025 | $1,299 |
| November 2025 | $1,194 |
| December 2025 | $1,176 |
| January 2026 | $1,176 |
| February 2026 | $1,190 |
| March 2026 | $1,237 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 520 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
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Getting around Des Moines near 520 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.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 520 1/2 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Variety of bars right on the street
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