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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern features
  • Newly remodeled units
  • Many units updated
  • Pet-friendly
  • Garages

Location

4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Management

Kouri Management Corporation

Leasing office

(515) 461-7920 ext. 2

Property Overview

Franklin Court Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and modern living, with an expert rating of 8.3 and especially high marks for price, amenities, and location. It features newly remodeled units, updated interiors in many homes, pet-friendly living, and garages, while nearby pet supply, grooming, and hospital options add to its 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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Franklin Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franklin Court 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

  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE1 bed1 bath500 sqft$799 /mo2 units availableCall us today to schedule your tour at 515-421-9043. Amenities- Local Golf Course 1.3 miles - Waveland Golf Course - Waveland Park Drake University - 2.4 Miles
2 Bedroom Cozy Cottage2 bed1 bath713 sqft$910 /mo1 unit availableCall us today to schedule your tour at 515-421-9047 No Credit Checks- Pet-friendly LIMITED TIME-$199 DEPOSIT Newly remodeled units: Many units have been recently updated with modern features and finishes. Beaverdale Neighborhood, Next to City Park and Library Professionally Managed by: Kouri Management 2024

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Amenities for Franklin Court Apartments

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Management
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
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Building details

Property details

Units172
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About Franklin Court Apartments

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Located in Des Moines in the Beaverdale neighborhood. Minutes to Parks, Schools, Library, and local businesses. https www beaverdale org moving-to-beaverdale


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, Franklin Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franklin Court 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 Franklin Court Apartments
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.
Franklin Court Apartments 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·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.
Franklin Court Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Franklin Court 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.
Franklin Court 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 Franklin Court 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·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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

We have been living here for 8 plus years. Christy her sister and dad are very polite and interesting people. The location is amazing and we are saving tons of money yearly. Christy is responding to my text messages anytime of the night or day. Maintenance guy Shakib is a very nice human being. he solves the problems as soon as he can. Library is across the street- Price Chopper 1 mile away- Merl hay mall 1 mile away- CVS pharmacy 1 mile away- elementry chool 1 mile away- everything can be found within a mile. Great, Great and Great place to be in-

Real Man

Real Man

Feb 01, 2023

I lived here for about 7 months while interning in the city. It was the best possible place I could've found for the price and I think back very fondly about this period of time. During the winter it is annoying having to leave the building to get to the basement for laundry, but that's something you know going in. I loved the area and the community garden in the complex was a major plus!

Elle Whitney

Elle Whitney

Nov 01, 2024

We’re sharing just 6 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Franklin Court Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 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 Franklin Court Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Merle Hay

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Merle Hay.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Franklin Court Apartments to be 3% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Merle Hay.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$996
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
May 2026$874
June 2026$870
July 2026$846
August 2026$826
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Merle Hay
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$825
November 2024$827
December 2024$879
February 2025$850
March 2025$861
April 2025$891
May 2025$900
June 2025$1,635
July 2025$965
October 2025$841
November 2025$865
December 2025$807
February 2026$775
March 2026$800
April 2026$787
May 2026$756
June 2026$775
July 2026$791
August 2026$799

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Franklin Court Apartments

Hillis Elementary School

2401 56th st

des moines, IA, 50310

K-5Public
C

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
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Getting around Des Moines near 4925 Franklin Ave

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
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 4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of 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

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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