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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Washer and dryer
- Snow removal
- Partly finished basement
- Formal dining room
- Large kitchen, living room
Location
903 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Watrous South
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Property Overview
903 Payton Ave offers desirable features such as a large kitchen, formal dining room, and a partly finished basement, enhancing living space and functionality. The property is conveniently located near top-rated educational options and ranks highly in value per square foot compared to the local market. Additionally, it provides amenities catering to pet owners, with multiple grooming services, a veterinary hospital, and pet supply stores within close proximity.
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
Middle school nearby- More space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 903 Payton Ave, Watrous South
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 903 Payton Ave
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) throughout main level, large kitchen and living room. Formal dining room with sliding glass doors to back yard. Partly finished basement, washer and dryer included. 1 car garage. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. To take 3D tour by clicking above or copy and paste the following link: https portfolio zinspector com walkableTour GjlZep6vQMdWPJ49EMj72q84w3Aao0K5 You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property
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 903 Payton Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 137 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Watrous South |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50315 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Watrous South
3-bedroom apartments at 903 Payton Ave cost about 21% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Watrous South
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,594 |
| April 2024 | $1,557 |
| May 2024 | $1,573 |
| June 2024 | $1,573 |
| July 2024 | $1,585 |
| August 2024 | $1,568 |
| September 2024 | $1,485 |
| October 2024 | $1,473 |
| November 2024 | $1,424 |
| December 2024 | $1,452 |
| January 2025 | $1,457 |
| February 2025 | $1,423 |
| March 2025 | $1,402 |
| April 2025 | $1,398 |
| May 2025 | $1,350 |
| June 2025 | $1,390 |
| July 2025 | $1,437 |
| August 2025 | $1,472 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,395 |
| November 2025 | $1,339 |
| December 2025 | $1,345 |
| January 2026 | $1,356 |
| February 2026 | $1,334 |
| March 2026 | $1,335 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,400 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 8 months ago | $1,695 |
Schools near 903 Payton Ave
Wright Elementary School
5001 sw 14th st
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Orchard Hills Elementary School
1130 w north ave
norwalk, IA, 50211
2-3Public
B+
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Learning Resource Center
3550 mills civic parkway
west des moines, IA, 50265
PKPublic
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Internet available near 903 Payton Ave
Getting around Des Moines near 903 Payton Ave
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
5/10
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 903 Payton Ave, 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
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
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
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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