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Highlights

  • Professionally managed
  • Excellent closet space
  • Non-smoking building
  • Coin laundry
  • Large eat-in kitchen
  • Full-time maintenance staff

Location

Kingman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Waveland Woods
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Property Overview

Kingman Garden features a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, indicating it as an excellent rental choice with high standards for amenities and quality of life. The property excels in its competitive pricing and impressive amenities, alongside convenient access to public transport and grocery stores. With a dedicated maintenance team and spacious living areas, it stands out as a reliable and well-managed option for renters.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Kingman Garden is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Kingman Garden has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath670 sqftKINGMAN GARDENS 3010 Kingman Boulevard Des Moines, IA 50311 Enter this comfortable 1BR apartment through a private entrance off the side deck. The apartment has a large eat-in kitchen, an ample living room, large bedroom, and excellent closet space. As a bonus, a one-car garage is included in the rent. This is one of only four apartments in a converted 1900 brick home that sits behind an expansive front yard. A coin laundry is on-site. Kingman Gardens is a peaceful respite on the boundary of the historic Kingman Place neighborhood, famous for its tree-lined streets and vintage Victorian architecture listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A short walk to Drake University provides all the cultural and athletic events at an NCAA Division I institution (football, basketball, Drake Relays, etc.). Also walking distance to Wahlgreens Pharmacy, Kum & Go Market, Drake Diner, Sushi, Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranean, & McDonald’s. Downtown is minutes away by car or DART. West Des Moines and Jordan Creek are easily accessed from the nearby I-235. The Drake area is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with over $100 million in development, featuring new restaurants and a new hotel. Property is professionally managed, with a full-time maintenance staff and 24/7 emergency service. We provide weekly cleaning of common areas, mowing and landscape maintenance, snow plowing, and regularly scheduled pest control. LEASE DETAILS: **Rent includes heat **Security deposit equal to one month’s rent, subject to income and credit **Garage included in rent **One-year lease **Non-smoking building **24/7 emergency maintenance service **One cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 monthly pet fee PHOTOS: Photos may show similar apartment. TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING: Email **** OR Text or phone 515-612-7141 Thank you and have a nice day. LENOX PROPERTIES “Your First Choice in Apartment Living”
3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,200 sqftKINGMAN GARDENS 31st & Kingman Blvd. Des Moines, IA 50311 With 1200 square feet of living space, this attractive apartment has the size of a small house and occupies the entire floor of the building. Features large living room, full dining room, great closet space, hardwood floors, classic architectural details, and lots of light. Detached one-car garage included in rent. Coin laundry conveniently located on site. For the farmer in you, there is space for a vegetable garden. Located only 7 minutes from downtown on the boundary of the Kingman Place neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A short walk to Drake University provides all the cultural and athletic events at an NCAA Division I institution (football, basketball, Drake Relays, etc.). Walking distance to Wahlgreens, Kum & Go Market, restaurants. West Des Moines and Jordan Creek are easily accessed from the nearby I-235. Property is professionally managed, with a full-time maintenance staff and 24/7 emergency service. We provide weekly cleaning of common areas, mowing and landscape maintenance, snow plowing, and regularly scheduled pest control. LEASE DETAILS: **Rent includes heat **Security deposit equal to one month rent subject to income & credit **Garage included in rent **One-year lease **Non-smoking building **24/7 emergency maintenance service **Cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 pet rent FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING: Call or Text 515-612-7141 Email Thank you and have a nice day. LENOX PROPERTIES “Your First Choice in Apartment Living”

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Rent trends in Waveland Woods

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$840
January 2024$867
February 2024$802
March 2024$871
April 2024$897
May 2024$896
June 2024$906
July 2024$898
August 2024$849
September 2024$935
October 2024$937
November 2024$884
December 2024$898
January 2025$897
February 2025$895
March 2025$825
April 2025$783
May 2025$774
June 2025$773
July 2025$773
August 2025$767
September 2025$753
October 2025$750
November 2025$750
December 2025$750

Schools near Kingman Garden

Windsor Elementary School

5912 university ave

des moines, IA, 50311

K-5Public
C+

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

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

Waveland Woods | Des Moines, IA

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

Getting around Des Moines near Kingman Ave

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.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for Kingman Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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