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6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
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Amenities for 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3
Willow Bend Apartments are conveniently located on Southwest 9th Street, just across from Blank Park Zoo in southwest Des Moines. The property is just minutes from downtown Des Moines, West Des Moines, and the Des Moines International Airport. It is located on the busline, has easy access to the Highway 5 By-pass, interstate access to all parts of Greater Des Moines and is close to restaurants and shopping. Grays's Lake is also just a short drive away.
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 6800 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 128 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 203 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 50315 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Des Moines
1-bedroom apartments at 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3 cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $950 |
| January 2024 | $970 |
| February 2024 | $902 |
| March 2024 | $1,004 |
| April 2024 | $1,012 |
| May 2024 | $996 |
| June 2024 | $1,007 |
| July 2024 | $998 |
| 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 | $847 |
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Can I afford to live at 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$35,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $875.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $930 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| Last month | $875 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $810 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $895 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $760 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $780 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $660 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $780 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3
Morris Elementary School
1401 geil ave
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C
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
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
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.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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