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636 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA|North of Grand
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Amenities for 636 38th St, North of Grand
Apartment Amenities
| Dryer |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Range | Refrigerator |
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 636 38th St
Yes, this home leases for just $995! Do not miss this deal. This home has many cosmetic imperfections (paint, flooring) but is an absolute gem of a find otherwise. The landlord is open to allowing a new resident to paint the walls with prior approval in writing. This home has a sunny front porch with living, dining, and kitchen areas on the main level. The main level also has a rear mudroom where you enter from the shared driveway and private, detached garage along with a half bath. On the upper level you will fine both bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry area. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas are set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash through Des Moines Water Works. Sorry, no pets allowed. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
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 636 38th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 384 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | North of Grand |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50312 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in North of Grand
2-bedroom apartments at 636 38th St cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
North of Grand
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| 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 | $1,028 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $995 |
| January 2024 | $1,000 |
| February 2024 | $1,085 |
| March 2024 | $1,054 |
| April 2024 | $1,052 |
| May 2024 | $1,038 |
| June 2024 | $1,021 |
| July 2024 | $1,037 |
| August 2024 | $1,081 |
| September 2024 | $1,093 |
| October 2024 | $1,055 |
| November 2024 | $1,014 |
| December 2024 | $963 |
| January 2025 | $1,036 |
| February 2025 | $1,019 |
| March 2025 | $1,040 |
| April 2025 | $1,043 |
| May 2025 | $1,170 |
| June 2025 | $1,179 |
| July 2025 | $1,173 |
| August 2025 | $1,058 |
| September 2025 | $1,058 |
| October 2025 | $1,036 |
| November 2025 | $1,009 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 636 38th St
Greenwood Elementary School
316 37th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-5Public
C+
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
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Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
North of Grand | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 636 38th St
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
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 636 38th St, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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