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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Cozy fireplace
  • Modern amenities
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • On-site bicycle parking

Location

555 56th St #1, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA|Waterbury

Property Overview

Cozy interiors with a fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, and modern amenities pair with on-site bicycle parking and outdoor spaces for convenient, comfortable living. Strong value per square foot, access to a nearby top-rated middle school, and a grocery store within a short drive add to overall appeal. Pet friendliness is a standout, with multiple nearby pet supply stores, grooming services, and a local pet hospital.

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
  • Middle school nearby
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Pet owners

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Rent trends in Waterbury

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Waterbury
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$998
September 2024$997
October 2024$964
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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Waterbury
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$825
November 2024$825
December 2024$825
January 2025$825
February 2025$825
March 2025$825
April 2025$818
May 2025$800
June 2025$800
July 2025$800
August 2025$800
October 2025$800
November 2025$800
December 2025$800
January 2026$800
February 2026$800
March 2026$800
April 2026$800
May 2026$800
June 2026$800
July 2026$800

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 555 56th St, Des Moines, IA.
Last month$1,450

Schools near 555 56th St #1

Hanawalt Elementary School

225 56th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-5Public
B-

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Waterbury | Des Moines, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 555 56th St #1

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

6/10
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 555 56th St #1, Des Moines

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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