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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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1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqftEnjoy city convenience without living in the middle of the noise at 618 Bancroft St. This 1-bed / 1-bath apartment sits in a quiet residential pocket just south of the river, about a mile from downtown, while still being close to Des Moines’ best outdoor amenities. You’re an easy walk to Gray's Lake Park (about 0.8 miles / under 15 minutes) and less than 5 minutes to McRae Park, with trails, parks, and lake access right nearby. The unit features an exterior entrance for easy move-in/out, shared laundry, and off-street parking available. Heat is electric. Best of all, utilities are handled by the landlord; no need to transfer electric, water, sewer, gas, etc. into your name; everything is paid through the tenant portal for a seamless move-in. Enjoy your own patio plus a shared backyard/community space for relaxing, hanging out, or light recreation. Screening notes: Applicants with felonies or evictions will not be considered. Bad credit may be acceptable with good income. No application fee; $39 third-party background check. The unit features an exterior entrance for easy move-in/out, shared laundry, and off-street parking available. Heat is electric. Best of all, utilities are handled by the landlord, no need to transfer electric, water, sewer, gas, etc. into your name, everything is paid through the tenant portal for a seamless move-in. Enjoy your own patio plus a shared backyard/community space for relaxing, hanging out, or light recreation. Screening notes: No felonies or evictions considered. Bad credit may be acceptable with strong income. No application fee; $39 third-party background check.

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Rent trends in Indianola Hills

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Indianola Hills
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$871
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Indianola Hills
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$750
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

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
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Neighborhood

Indianola Hills | Des Moines, IA

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

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

Graziano Brothers
1601 South Union 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

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