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Highlights
- Snow removal
- Pet-friendly
- Shared laundry in the basement
Location
3914 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA|Highland Park
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Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 930 sqft | $945 /mo | 1 unit available | This duplex is the upper level of an upper/lower duplex and has shared laundry in the basement available for resident use. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas is set up by the resident through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is billed by the owner each month and payable with rent. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. The owner takes care of lawn care and snow removal. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in. |
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Amenities for 3914-3916 2nd Avenue
Apartment Amenities
| Dryer | Washer |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
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Building details
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About 3914-3916 2nd Avenue
This duplex is the upper level of an upper/lower duplex and has shared laundry in the basement available for resident use. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas is set up by the resident through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is billed by the owner each month and payable with rent. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. The owner takes care of lawn care and snow removal. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
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 3914-3916 2nd Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 116 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- 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
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Rent trends in Highland Park
2-bedroom apartments at 3914-3916 2nd Avenue cost about 21% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Highland Park.
Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Highland Park
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 2026 | $758 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | $600 |
| June 2025 | $600 |
| July 2025 | $575 |
| August 2025 | $575 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 3914-3916 2nd Avenue
Oak Park Elementary School
3928 6th ave
des moines, IA, 50313
K-5Public
C-
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 3914 2nd Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
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 3914 2nd Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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