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One Month Free Rent! 1 bedroom rent – Starting at $625 per month! $99.00 move in deposit Special! Income Restrictions Apply. Housing Vouchers accepted.

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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Modern amenities
  • Senior living community
  • Dedicated on-site management
  • Laundry facilities on each floor
  • Community dining room
  • Handicap accessible

Location

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA|River Bend
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Management

Seldin, LLC dba Seldin Company

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Leasing office

(641) 206-8952

Property Overview

Walden Point is a highly rated senior living community with an overall expert score of 9.7/10, offering exceptional value, quality, and location, plus strong transparency from its management. Residents benefit from modern amenities including an on-site fitness center, community dining room, laundry facilities on each floor, and handicap accessibility, all supported by dedicated on-site management. Its walkable, transit-friendly setting with abundant parks, grocery stores, wellness centers, and restaurants makes it especially appealing for environmental sustainability, fitness, and an active social life.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Walden Point is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

One Bedroom1 bed1 bath622 sqft$860 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Walden Point

Building

Community dining areaComputer Center
Craft and Activity CenterFitness Center
LibraryOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Professional Onsite Management
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

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About Walden Point

HomeApartments in Des MoinesRiver Bend Walden Point

Walden Point, a senior living community in Des Moines, Iowa, welcomes residents 55 and older. Our thoughtfully designed property features one- and two-bedroom apartments, all 100% handicap accessible. Residents enjoy modern amenities including laundry facilities on each floor, a welcoming community dining room, and engaging spaces like our library, and computer center. With dedicated on-site management, Walden Point offers the perfect blend of independence and support in Iowa's capital city.


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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Walden Point is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Walden Point
Price·10A 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.
Walden Point offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
Walden Point goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including community dining area. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Walden Point receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Walden Point offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Walden Point has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Walden Point.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Walden Point has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Walden Point is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 23 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • 112 health/wellness centers nearby
  • There are 21 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 23 parks nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 96 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Area has 23 parks and recreation options

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 Walden Point compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in River Bend

1-bedroom apartments at Walden Point cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in River Bend.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
River Bend
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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
March 2026$870
April 2026$870
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in River Bend
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$725
June 2024$762
July 2024$834
August 2024$791
September 2024$828
October 2024$875
November 2024$882
December 2024$885
January 2025$739
February 2025$821
March 2025$877
April 2025$818
May 2025$736
June 2025$780
July 2025$811
August 2025$765
September 2025$752
October 2025$743
November 2025$757
December 2025$730
January 2026$752
February 2026$781
March 2026$773
April 2026$799

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Can I afford to live at 1200 4th St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $860.
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Schools near Walden Point

Moulton Elementary School

1541 8th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PK, K-5Public
C-

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

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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Getting around Des Moines near 1200 4th St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1200 4th St, Des Moines

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1200 4th St

C Fresh Market
801 University Ave
Double Dragon
1537 2nd Ave
La Centroamericana
1130 E 9th St
New Oriental Food Store
515 E Grand Ave
Mills Marketing
400 E Court Ave

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