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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Community room
  • Adults 55 and older
  • Dishwasher
  • Air conditioning
  • On-site laundry
  • Picnic area

Location

5250 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Waveland Park
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Property Overview

Franklin Field Senior Apartments offers affordable living for adults 55 and older with practical features like air conditioning, a dishwasher, on-site laundry, a community room, and a picnic area. Its strong location and value ratings, along with nearby public spaces, walkability, and local event hubs, suggest convenient everyday living with a social atmosphere.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! 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
  • Fitness center

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Available1 bed1 bath640 sqft
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath640 sqftWelcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, an affordable and high-quality community designed for adults 55 and older. Located in the desirable Des Moines area, Franklin Field offers comfort, convenience, and a friendly atmosphere you’ll love coming home to. Our available 1-bedroom, 640 sq. ft. apartment features modern finishes, central air conditioning, a dishwasher, energy-efficient heating and cooling, and wheelchair accessibility for added comfort. Enjoy community amenities such as on-site laundry, a community room, and a picnic area, all designed to make everyday living simple and enjoyable. With shopping, parks, and essential services just minutes away, you’ll have everything you need close to home. Don’t miss your chance to join our wonderful 55+ community, call us today at 515-561-8570 to schedule your tour of Franklin Field Senior Apartments!

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Amenities for Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older!

Apartment Amenities

Water

Building

Cats OKCommunity Room
Dogs OKFitness Center
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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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units30

About Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older!

HomeApartments in Des MoinesWaveland Park Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older!

Discover comfort, convenience, and community at Franklin Field Senior Apartments, a high-quality, affordable apartment community designed exclusively for those 55 and older. Located in the desirable Des Moines area, Franklin Field offers a variety of amenities to make everyday living easy and enjoyable, including on-site laundry, a welcoming community room, and a picnic area perfect for gathering with friends and neighbors. Each apartment home features modern conveniences like air conditioning, a dishwasher, energy-efficient heating and cooling, and wheelchair accessibility for added comfort and peace of mind. With grocery stores, parks, and local services just minutes away, you’ll have everything you need within reach. Choose from our cozy one-bedroom or spacious two-bedroom floor plans designed to fit your lifestyle. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity, call us today 515-334-3345 to schedule your tour of Franklin Field Senior Apartments. Your new home awaits!


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, Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! 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 Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older!
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.
Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 2 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
Fitness center
The gym is just a few steps away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.7 miles away
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Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Waveland Park
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$967
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$871
May 2026$874
June 2026$870
July 2026$846
August 2026$826
September 2026$820
October 2026$820
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Waveland Park
MonthMedian Rent
August 2026$850

Schools near Welcome to Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living for Adults 55 and Older!

Windsor Elementary School

5912 university ave

des moines, IA, 50311

K-5Public
C+

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111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

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urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

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4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Waveland Park | Des Moines, IA

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

Getting around Des Moines near 5250 Franklin Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
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 5250 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several 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

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

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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