5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious closets
- Linen closet
- Open concept
- Washer/dryer
- Quiet street
- Fridge
Location
912 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA|East Village
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Property Overview
Located on a quiet street, this property features spacious and functional elements such as open-concept layouts and ample closet space. It offers significant value for money, ranking in the 81.82 percentile for the area, and appeals to pet owners with nearby pet supply stores and grooming services. Additionally, an abundance of photos provides potential renters a detailed view of the space.
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
Less expensive- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 912 E Railroad Ave, East Village
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Dryer |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Concierge Service | Package Service |
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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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 912 E Railroad Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 22% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in East Village.
Available Mid December 2025 This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex sits on a quiet street right off E 14th St near Pete Crivaro Park. The home features a large living room with open concept to the kitchen with plenty of cabinet and countertop space, and includes a fridge and stove. Off the kitchen there is a washer/dryer provided (not maintained). Two large bedrooms with spacious closets. Full bath in hall way with linen closet. Off kitchen is side entrance leading to off street parking. Central AC/heat. Pets up to 50lbs allowed with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent. There is an $85/month utility charge that covers everything but electric/gas. $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $900, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 912 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA. All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application.
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 912 E Railroad Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
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 912 E Railroad Ave cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
East Village
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 | $1,021 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,766 |
| January 2024 | $1,769 |
| February 2024 | $1,745 |
| March 2024 | $1,759 |
| 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 | $1,197 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$37,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 3 years ago | $830 |
Schools near 912 E Railroad Ave
Carver Elementary School
705 e university ave
des moines, IA, 50316
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
East Village | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 912 E Railroad Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 912 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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