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Highlights
- Onsite laundry facilities
- Free off-street parking
- Modern look
Location
2917 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
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Property Overview
Grand Terrace Apartments features a modern aesthetic and offers notable amenities such as onsite laundry and free off-street parking. It receives a strong overall Zumper rating of 8.5/10, with excellent scores in price (10/10), amenities (9/10), and location (9/10), indicating competitive value and quality of life. Additionally, the property is transparent about its offerings, reflecting a trustworthiness rating of 7/10 and providing clear insight for potential renters.
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
Less expensive- More space
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | 550 sqft | $675 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to Grand Terrace Apartments in Des Moines, IA! Our Studio 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. | |
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 650 sqft | $725 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to Grand Terrace Apartments in Des Moines, IA! This cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment offers vinyl living areas for easy maintenance and a modern look. Enjoy the convenience of free off-street parking and onsite laundry facilities. Pet-friendly policies make it easy to bring your furry friends along. Located close to I235, commuting to work or exploring the city is a breeze. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call Grand Terrace Apartments your new home! |
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Amenities for Grand Terrace Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Ground Level |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Washer and Dryer Onsite |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
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
Building details
Property details
| Units | 32 |
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About Grand Terrace Apartments
Welcome to Grand Terrace Apartments in Des Moines, IA! This cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment offers vinyl living areas for easy maintenance and a modern look. Enjoy the convenience of free off-street parking and onsite laundry facilities. Pet-friendly policies make it easy to bring your furry friends along. Located close to I235, commuting to work or exploring the city is a breeze. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call Grand Terrace Apartments your new 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 GoodWith a solid 8.5 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.
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·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.
Grand Terrace Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Grand Terrace 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.
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:
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
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- 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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- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Des Moines
Studio apartments at Grand Terrace Apartments cost about 10% less than the average rent price for studios in Des Moines.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 15% lower than 1-bedrooms in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $767 |
| September 2025 | $753 |
| October 2025 | $750 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 2917 Grand Ave?
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
3/10
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 supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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Horizon Line Coffee
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Starbucks
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Wellman's Pub
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Creme Cupcake LLC
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