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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Onsite laundry
  • Free off-street parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Cozy apartment
  • All the amenities

Location

2917 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Grand Terrace Apartments receives a commendable overall rating of 8.3 from Zumper, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities. With a prime location yielding a 9 out of 10 rating, residents enjoy easy access to popular destinations. The property features convenient amenities such as onsite laundry, free off-street parking, and pet-friendliness, making it a standout choice for renters seeking quality living. Additional scores indicate strong value for money and transparency in property management.

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, Grand Terrace Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Grand Terrace 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
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath550 sqft$675 /mo1 unit available
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800 sqft$825 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Grand Terrace Apartments in Des Moines, IA! Our 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments offer convenient living with onsite laundry facilities and free off-street parking. Enjoy the convenience of being pet-friendly and having direct access to downtown. Experience the ease of city living at Grand Terrace Apartments.

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Amenities for Grand Terrace Apartments

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Free Off Street Parking

Neighborhood

Close To Downtown
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About Grand Terrace Apartments

HomeApartments in Des Moines Grand Terrace Apartments

- Welcome to Grand Terrace Apartments in Des Moines, IA! Our 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments offer convenient living with onsite laundry facilities and free off-street parking. Enjoy the convenience of being pet-friendly and having direct access to downtown. Experience the ease of city living at Grand Terrace Apartments.


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, Grand Terrace Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Grand Terrace 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 Grand Terrace 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.
Grand Terrace 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Grand Terrace Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Grand Terrace 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 Grand Terrace 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.
Grand Terrace 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.

Grand Terrace Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 53 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options

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 Grand Terrace Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in Des Moines

Studio apartments at Grand Terrace Apartments cost about 13% less than the average rent price for studios in Des Moines.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Grand Terrace Apartments to be 21% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$783
October 2023$806
November 2023$851
December 2023$844
January 2024$867
February 2024$802
March 2024$871
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$766

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $675.
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Schools near Grand Terrace Apartments

Greenwood Elementary School

316 37th st

des moines, IA, 50312

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

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 2917 Grand Ave

Walking

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

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

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2917 Grand Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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