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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- 2-car attached garage
- Pet friendly
- Easy access
Location
1655 98th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
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Property Overview
Village at The Grove Townhomes offers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, including exceptional scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Residents benefit from pet-friendly living with nearby dog parks, grooming, and pet supply stores, along with easy access to outdoor spaces, grocery shopping, and well-rated schools. Notable conveniences like an attached 2-car garage and overall ease of access further enhance everyday living.
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.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| Grove 3 Bed Interior Unit | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | 1,450 sqft | $1,775 /mo | 1 unit available | 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, 2-Car Attached Garage, Interior Unit |
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Amenities for Village at The Grove Townhomes
Apartment Amenities
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Appliances
| All Appliances Included |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Lawn Care | Recycling |
| Snow Removal |
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
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 48 |
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About Village at The Grove Townhomes
Perfect homes in a growing neighborhood, The Village at The Grove Townhomes provide luxurious beauty with affordable benefits. With easy access to the interstate and to Jordan Creek Town Center, these townhomes are able to be in the middle of everything without sacrificing open space. Tailored for young people and families, these townhomes offer amenities to envy and a location that can’t be beat. One-time, non-refundable Lease Admin fee: $200 Security Deposit: $500 Pet Friendly! 2 pets per unit. Maximum combined weight of 50lbs per unit. Pet Placement Fee of $275. Pet Rent: $50/month for one pet, an extra $25/month for second pet. Pet Screening via PETSCREENING. COM
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 GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Village at The Grove Townhomes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village at The Grove Townhomes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
Village at The Grove Townhomes 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.
Village at The Grove Townhomes 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, Village at The Grove Townhomes 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.
Village at The Grove Townhomes 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 Village at The Grove Townhomes 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.
Village at The Grove Townhomes is great for:
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 Village at The Grove Townhomes compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in West Des Moines
3-bedroom apartments at Village at The Grove Townhomes cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
West Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,065 |
| June 2024 | $1,081 |
| July 2024 | $1,123 |
| August 2024 | $1,114 |
| September 2024 | $1,105 |
| October 2024 | $1,092 |
| November 2024 | $1,103 |
| December 2024 | $1,082 |
| January 2025 | $1,075 |
| February 2025 | $1,052 |
| March 2025 | $1,099 |
| April 2025 | $1,099 |
| May 2025 | $1,099 |
| June 2025 | $1,099 |
| July 2025 | $1,099 |
| August 2025 | $1,099 |
| September 2025 | $1,099 |
| October 2025 | $1,099 |
| November 2025 | $1,078 |
| December 2025 | $973 |
| January 2026 | $935 |
| February 2026 | $911 |
| March 2026 | $937 |
| April 2026 | $1,048 |
| May 2026 | $1,016 |
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Can I afford to live at 1655 98th St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Village at The Grove Townhomes
Maple Grove Elementary School
1455 98th st
west des moines, IA, 50266
K-5Public
A
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
430 ashowrth dr
waukee, IA, 50263
PKPublic
Grant Ragan Elementary School
645 ne dartmoor dr
waukee, IA, 50263
PK, K-5Public
A
Radiant Elementary
5050 170th st
urbandale, IA, 50323
K-5Public
A
Learning Resource Center
3550 mills civic parkway
west des moines, IA, 50265
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Getting around West Des Moines near 1655 98th St
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1655 98th St, West Des Moines
Groceries
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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