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612 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Indianola Hills
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| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $775–$795 /mo | 2 units available | Enjoy city convenience without living in the middle of the noise at 618 Bancroft St. This 1-bed / 1-bath apartment sits in a quiet residential pocket just south of the river, about a mile from downtown, while still being close to Des Moines’ best outdoor amenities. You’re an easy walk to Gray's Lake Park (about 0.8 miles / under 15 minutes) and less than 5 minutes to McRae Park, with trails, parks, and lake access right nearby. The unit features an exterior entrance for easy move-in/out, shared laundry, and off-street parking available. Heat is electric. Best of all, utilities are handled by the landlord; no need to transfer electric, water, sewer, gas, etc. into your name; everything is paid through the tenant portal for a seamless move-in. Enjoy your own patio plus a shared backyard/community space for relaxing, hanging out, or light recreation. Screening notes: Applicants with felonies or evictions will not be considered. Bad credit may be acceptable with good income. No application fee; $39 third-party background check. The unit features an exterior entrance for easy move-in/out, shared laundry, and off-street parking available. Heat is electric. Best of all, utilities are handled by the landlord, no need to transfer electric, water, sewer, gas, etc. into your name, everything is paid through the tenant portal for a seamless move-in. Enjoy your own patio plus a shared backyard/community space for relaxing, hanging out, or light recreation. Screening notes: No felonies or evictions considered. Bad credit may be acceptable with strong income. No application fee; $39 third-party background check. |
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About Bancroft
Enjoy city convenience without living in the middle of the noise at 618 Bancroft St. This 1-bed / 1-bath apartment sits in a quiet residential pocket just south of the river, about a mile from downtown, while still being close to Des Moines’ best outdoor amenities. You’re an easy walk to Gray's Lake Park (about 0.8 miles / under 15 minutes) and less than 5 minutes to McRae Park, with trails, parks, and lake access right nearby. The unit features an exterior entrance for easy move-in/out, shared laundry, and off-street parking available. Heat is electric. Best of all, utilities are handled by the landlord; no need to transfer electric, water, sewer, gas, etc. into your name; everything is paid through the tenant portal for a seamless move-in. Enjoy your own patio plus a shared backyard/community space for relaxing, hanging out, or light recreation. Screening notes: Applicants with felonies or evictions will not be considered. Bad credit may be acceptable with good income. No application fee; $39 third-party background check. The unit features an exterior entrance for easy move-in/out, shared laundry, and off-street parking available. Heat is electric. Best of all, utilities are handled by the landlord, no need to transfer electric, water, sewer, gas, etc. into your name, everything is paid through the tenant portal for a seamless move-in. Enjoy your own patio plus a shared backyard/community space for relaxing, hanging out, or light recreation. Screening notes: No felonies or evictions considered. Bad credit may be acceptable with strong income. No application fee; $39 third-party background check.
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Rent trends in Indianola Hills
1-bedroom apartments at Bancroft cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Indianola Hills.
Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Indianola Hills
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $848 |
| December 2025 | $865 |
| January 2026 | $870 |
| February 2026 | $870 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $750 |
| March 2025 | $699 |
| April 2025 | $738 |
| May 2025 | $722 |
| June 2025 | $780 |
| August 2025 | $775 |
| September 2025 | $784 |
| October 2025 | $775 |
| November 2025 | $740 |
| December 2025 | $737 |
| January 2026 | $753 |
| February 2026 | $740 |
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Schools near Bancroft
Park Avenue Elementary School
3141 sw 9th st
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C-
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
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
Indianola Hills | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 612 Bancroft St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 612 Bancroft St, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Scenic Route Bakery, LLC
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Dor Bakery
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