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Highlights

  • Patio space
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Heated underground parking garage
  • Enjoying the outdoors
  • Well-appointed bathroom
  • Spacious 2br/2ba apartment

Location

3721 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA|Ewing Woods - Evergreen
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Shelly Rose Apartments earns a strong overall impression with a high expert rating, excellent value, and standout marks for amenities and location. Its patio space, spacious bedrooms, well-appointed bathroom, and heated underground parking garage add to the appeal, while the plentiful photos and top-tier value per square foot further support its attractiveness.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Shelly Rose Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shelly Rose Apartments 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

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

Spacious 1BR/1BA at Shelly Rose – 55+ Living with Heated Underground Parking on Indianola Ave!2 bed2 bath1,510 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit available

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About Shelly Rose Apartments

HomeApartments in Des Moines Shelly Rose Apartments

Shelly Rose Apartments cost $1,550 per month. Located at 3721 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA, Shelly Rose Apartments has 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Des Moines, renting an apartment at Shelly Rose Apartments is 48% more expensive per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Des Moines include but are not limited to: 5790 Vision Dr, 405 6th Ave, 2625 Vine St, 601 E Vine St


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Shelly Rose Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shelly Rose Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Shelly Rose Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Shelly Rose Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Shelly Rose Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Shelly Rose Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Shelly Rose Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Shelly Rose Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Shelly Rose Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Shelly Rose Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 520 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1.9 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 3.9 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Ewing Woods - Evergreen

2-bedroom apartments at Shelly Rose Apartments cost about 48% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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
January 2026$762
February 2026$791
March 2026$795
April 2026$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801
July 2026$812
August 2026$840
September 2026$852
October 2026$845

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Shelly Rose Apartments

Jackson Elementary School

3825 indianola ave

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

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
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Neighborhood

Ewing Woods - Evergreen | Des Moines, IA

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

Getting around Des Moines near 3721 Indianola 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.

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 3721 Indianola Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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