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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Walk-in closets
  • Spacious floorplans
  • Downtown location
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance team
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Spacious patio or large balcony

Location

432 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA|Salisbury Oaks
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Management

NW Iowa

Leasing office

(515) 461-7394

Property Overview

Tonawanda Apartments achieves a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, reflecting a great option for renters. The property excels with a price rating of 10 and an amenities rating of 9, indicating a competitive balance of cost and features, alongside a prime downtown location. Notable features like spacious floorplans, walk-in closets, and onsite laundry contribute to an elevated standard of living, with nearby grocery and public transport enhancing convenience for residents.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Tonawanda Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Tonawanda Apartments 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

  • More space
  • Package service
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath800 sqft$900 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Tonawanda Apartments in Des Moines, IA! Our spacious floorplans offer plenty of room to relax and unwind. Each apartment comes with a full appliance package, making meal prep a breeze. Enjoy the fresh air on your spacious patio or large balcony. Garages and storage units are available for those who need parking or extra storage space. Onsite laundry facilities make chores a breeze, and additional storage space is available for your convenience. Our community is located on the bus line, making it easy to get around town. Rest easy knowing our 24-hour emergency maintenance team is always available to assist you. With walk-in closets and a location close to downtown, Tonawanda Apartments is the perfect place to call home.

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Amenities for Tonawanda Apartments

Apartment Amenities

PatioWalk-in Closet

Appliances

Full Appliance Package

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingGarages Available

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenancePackage Service
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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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units12
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About Tonawanda Apartments

HomeApartments in Des MoinesSalisbury Oaks Tonawanda Apartments

Welcome to Tonawanda Apartments in Des Moines, IA! Our spacious floorplans offer plenty of room to relax and unwind. Each apartment comes with a full appliance package, making meal prep a breeze. Enjoy the fresh air on your spacious patio or large balcony. Garages and storage units are available for those who need parking or extra storage space. Onsite laundry facilities make chores a breeze, and additional storage space is available for your convenience. Our community is located on the bus line, making it easy to get around town. Rest easy knowing our 24-hour emergency maintenance team is always available to assist you. With walk-in closets and a location close to downtown, Tonawanda Apartments is the perfect place to call home.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Tonawanda Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Tonawanda Apartments 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 Tonawanda Apartments
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.
Tonawanda Apartments 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.
Tonawanda Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Tonawanda Apartments 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.
Tonawanda Apartments 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 Tonawanda Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Tonawanda Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Tonawanda Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Tonawanda Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 90 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Salisbury Oaks

2-bedroom apartments at Tonawanda Apartments cost about 73% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Salisbury Oaks.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Salisbury Oaks
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$875
April 2024$897
May 2024$896
June 2024$906
July 2024$898
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Salisbury Oaks
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$750
February 2025$750
March 2025$750
April 2025$750
May 2025$750
June 2025$750
July 2025$750
August 2025$750
September 2025$750
October 2025$750
November 2025$750
December 2025$750
January 2026$750

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near Tonawanda Apartments

Greenwood Elementary School

316 37th st

des moines, IA, 50312

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

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 432 Tonawanda Dr

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

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

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 432 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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