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Highlights

  • Character
  • Off-street parking
  • Original hardwood floors
  • Large bedrooms
  • Flexible living space
  • Garages

Location

663 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA|Sherman Hill
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Crowell is rated highly overall for its strong value, standout amenities, and convenient location, with a trustworthy listing description that suggests a well-rounded rental experience. It also offers character-rich features like original hardwood floors, large bedrooms, flexible living space, off-street parking, and garages, while nearby parks, transit, walkability, dining, and services add to its everyday appeal.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Crowell is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Crowell 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

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

6BR/4.0BA6 bed4 bath3,300 sqft$3,800 /mo1 unit availableStep into a piece of Des Moines history at The Crowell. This rare 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom two-level apartment offers over 3,300 square feet of living space in the heart of the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood. Filled with character and timeless charm, the home features original hardwood floors, stunning built-ins, ornate woodwork, and architectural details that are difficult to find anywhere else. The spacious layout includes a full kitchen with a complete appliance package, large bedrooms, and flexible living space perfect for those wanting room to spread out while enjoying the charm of a historic property. Off-street parking is available, with garages offered for an additional monthly cost. If you are looking for a truly unique home with history, character, and unmatched space in one of Des Moines’ most iconic neighborhoods, The Crowell delivers a living experience unlike anything else.

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Amenities for Crowell

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningTrash
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Appliances

DishwasherPortable AC
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKSewer
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Crowell

HomeApartments in Des Moines Crowell

Step into a piece of Des Moines history at The Crowell. This rare 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom two-level apartment offers over 3,300 square feet of living space in the heart of the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood. Filled with character and timeless charm, the home features original hardwood floors, stunning built-ins, ornate woodwork, and architectural details that are difficult to find anywhere else. The spacious layout includes a full kitchen with a complete appliance package, large bedrooms, and flexible living space perfect for those wanting room to spread out while enjoying the charm of a historic property. Off-street parking is available, with garages offered for an additional monthly cost. If you are looking for a truly unique home with history, character, and unmatched space in one of Des Moines’ most iconic neighborhoods, The Crowell delivers a living experience unlike anything else.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Crowell is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Crowell 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 Crowell
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.
Crowell 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.
Crowell goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Crowell receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Crowell 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·6A 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 Crowell does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Crowell is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 19 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 168 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 214 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 84 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • 4 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 3 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby

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 Crowell compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Sherman Hill

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Sherman Hill
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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$762
February 2026$791
March 2026$795
April 2026$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801
July 2026$812
A table of studio rental data trends in Sherman Hill
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,095
November 2024$925
December 2024$907
January 2025$755
February 2025$775
March 2025$810
April 2025$759
June 2025$737
July 2025$707
August 2025$715
September 2025$697
October 2025$709
November 2025$727
December 2025$697
January 2026$695
February 2026$695
March 2026$735
April 2026$735
May 2026$735

Schools near Crowell

Edmunds Elementary School

950 15th st

des moines, IA, 50314

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

Sherman Hill | Des Moines, IA

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

Getting around Des Moines near 663 17th St

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
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

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 663 17th St, Des Moines

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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Gateway Market
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Hy-Vee
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Hilal Groceries
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C Fresh Market
801 University Ave
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