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Highlights
- Off-street parking
- Shared laundry
- Utilities paid
- Trails
Location
612 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Indianola Hills
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Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 675 sqft | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | Fully remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment - approximately 675 sq ft. Unit 626-2 at 626 Bancroft Street, Des Moines, IA 50315. This is one of only three apartments in the building, with its own private exterior entrance, so there are no shared interior hallways and no one walking past your door. The apartment has just been fully remodeled with new flooring throughout, new trim and paint, new windows, and new light fixtures. The bathroom is new from the ground up with a new vanity, sink, toilet, cabinet and fixtures. The kitchen includes a refrigerator and gas range/oven. Air conditioning is provided, and both the living room and the bedroom have ceiling fans. Large windows on two sides keep the whole unit bright. BUILDING AND LOCATION - Small, quiet 3-unit building - Private exterior entrance for each apartment - 24-hour security cameras on site - Shared coin laundry - Off-street parking, plus free street parking for guests or a second vehicle - Quiet residential street on the south side of Des Moines - A few blocks from MacRae Park, with walking trails, fishing and an overlook of the downtown skyline - Under two miles from downtown Des Moines - Minutes from Gray's Lake, the Fleur Drive corridor, and grocery, restaurants and everyday shopping PRICING AND TERMS - Rent: $795 per month - Utilities: a flat $97 per month covers water, sewer, trash, gas and electric. The building is on a single meter, so there is no utility account to open in your name and no seasonal bill spikes. - Security deposit: $795 - Application fee: $39 per applicant - Lease terms: 9, 12 or 18 months - Available now - Cats and dogs welcome, large and small. No pet deposit. Pet rent is $30 per pet, per month. RENTAL CRITERIA - Household income of at least 2.5x the rent, or $1,988 per month - Background and credit screening required - Full written qualification standards are provided with the application Call or text (515) 444-5416 to schedule a tour, or apply online. Vine Living is an equal housing opportunity provider. |
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Amenities for Bancroft
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Newly Renovated | Private Entrance |
Appliances
| Oven | Range |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
| Shared Laundry |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Services
| 24-Hour Security Cameras |
Neighborhood
| Close To Downtown | Close to Restaurants and Shopping |
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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
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 12 |
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About Bancroft
Fully remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment - approximately 675 sq ft. Unit 626-2 at 626 Bancroft Street, Des Moines, IA 50315. This is one of only three apartments in the building, with its own private exterior entrance, so there are no shared interior hallways and no one walking past your door. The apartment has just been fully remodeled with new flooring throughout, new trim and paint, new windows, and new light fixtures. The bathroom is new from the ground up with a new vanity, sink, toilet, cabinet and fixtures. The kitchen includes a refrigerator and gas range/oven. Air conditioning is provided, and both the living room and the bedroom have ceiling fans. Large windows on two sides keep the whole unit bright. BUILDING AND LOCATION - Small, quiet 3-unit building - Private exterior entrance for each apartment - 24-hour security cameras on site - Shared coin laundry - Off-street parking, plus free street parking for guests or a second vehicle - Quiet residential street on the south side of Des Moines - A few blocks from MacRae Park, with walking trails, fishing and an overlook of the downtown skyline - Under two miles from downtown Des Moines - Minutes from Gray's Lake, the Fleur Drive corridor, and grocery, restaurants and everyday shopping PRICING AND TERMS - Rent: $795 per month - Utilities: a flat $97 per month covers water, sewer, trash, gas and electric. The building is on a single meter, so there is no utility account to open in your name and no seasonal bill spikes. - Security deposit: $795 - Application fee: $39 per applicant - Lease terms: 9, 12 or 18 months - Available now - Cats and dogs welcome, large and small. No pet deposit. Pet rent is $30 per pet, per month. RENTAL CRITERIA - Household income of at least 2.5x the rent, or $1,988 per month - Background and credit screening required - Full written qualification standards are provided with the application Call or text (515) 444-5416 to schedule a tour, or apply online. Vine Living is an equal housing opportunity provider.
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 Bancroft compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.7 miles away
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Rent trends in Indianola Hills
1-bedroom apartments at Bancroft cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Indianola Hills.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Indianola Hills
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $871 |
| May 2026 | $874 |
| June 2026 | $870 |
| July 2026 | $846 |
| August 2026 | $826 |
| September 2026 | $820 |
| October 2026 | $820 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $753 |
| March 2026 | $778 |
| April 2026 | $763 |
| May 2026 | $753 |
| June 2026 | $766 |
| July 2026 | $751 |
| August 2026 | $786 |
| September 2026 | $750 |
| October 2026 | $725 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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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
Neighborhood
Indianola Hills | Des Moines, IA
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 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
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
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 20-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 612 Bancroft St
B & B Grocery, Meat & Deli
2001 SE 6th St
B & B Super Market
2001 SE 6th St
Hy-Vee
420 Court Ave
Himalyan Grocery
3300 SW 9th St
Sahota Food Mart
1805 SE 14th St
Flash Apparel Inc
120 E Jackson Ave
Keo's Tailoring
2432 SW 9th St
Marley's Boutique
3001 SW 9th St
Animal Lifeline Thrift Shop
3304 SW 9th St
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
133 E 2nd St
Chuchu Donuts
580 SW 9th St
St Kilda Cafe & Bakery
300 SW 5th St Harbach Lofts
Starbucks
220 SW 9th St
Craft Brew Collective
210 SW 11th St
Starbucks
420 Court Ave
Club 2000
422 Indianola Rd
2301 LLC
2301 SW 9th St
Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
2301 SW 9th St
Ld's Corner Bar
344 E Jackson Ave
Striking Sparrow Lounge
1930 SE 6th St
Scenic Route Bakery, LLC
1000 Murphy St
B & B Super Market
2001 SE 6th St
Dor Bakery
320 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market
306 E Court Ave
Molly's Cupcakes
215 E 3rd St
Playground
Columbus Park
MacRae Park
Stone Park
Garden
Kung Fu Tap & Taco
210 Indianola Rd
High Dive Bar
508 Indianola Rd
Club 2000
422 Indianola Rd
Top Bun, LLC
901 Thomas Beck Rd
Little Chef Inc
1951 Indianola Ave
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