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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Conveniently located
  • Off street parking
  • Spacious layout
  • Utilities included
  • Large walk in closet
  • Pet friendly

Location

5500 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
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Management

Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc.

Leasing office

(515) 707-0598

Property Overview

Swanwood Apartments is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, reflecting solid value and everyday convenience. It offers a convenient setting with off-street parking, utilities included, a spacious layout, and a large walk-in closet, plus pet-friendly living and nearby pet services.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Swanwood Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Swanwood 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath600 sqft$655 /mo1 unit availableMake this 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment your new home. The 2nd floor unit offers a spacious layout with large walk in closet in master bedroom and off street parking. Utilities are included and pet friendly! Conveniently located at 5500 NE 14th St Apt 26 Des Moines IA 50313 Give us a call or text 515-707-0598 to set up a showing. Apply to www pyramidpropertysolutions com $40.00 Application fee per adult $50.00 Pet Fee, per pet per month $75.00 Admin fee $10.50 Liability insurance, unless you provide your own renter's insurance

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Amenities for Swanwood Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningAll Utilities Included
ElectricityGas

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove
Wall A/C

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Garbage
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Policies and fees

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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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About Swanwood Apartments

HomeApartments in Des Moines Swanwood Apartments

Make this 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment your new home. The 2nd floor unit offers a spacious layout with large walk in closet in master bedroom and off street parking. Utilities are included and pet friendly! Conveniently located at 5500 NE 14th St Apt 26 Des Moines IA 50313 Give us a call or text 515-707-0598 to set up a showing. Apply to www pyramidpropertysolutions com $40.00 Application fee per adult $50.00 Pet Fee, per pet per month $75.00 Admin fee $10.50 Liability insurance, unless you provide your own renter's insurance


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Swanwood Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Swanwood 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 Swanwood 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.
Swanwood 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·10A 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.
Swanwood Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Swanwood 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 Swanwood 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.
Swanwood 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.

Swanwood Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 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 Swanwood Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Des Moines

1-bedroom apartments at Swanwood Apartments cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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
March 2026$795
April 2026$798
May 2026$802
June 2026$801

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$26,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $26,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $655.
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Schools near Swanwood Apartments

Cornell Elementary School

5817 ne 3rd st

des moines, IA, 50313

PK, K-4Public
C+

Heritage Elementary School

301 sw prairie trail pky

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A-

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Terrace Learning Center

310 nw school st

ankeny, IA, 50023

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public
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Getting around Des Moines near 5500 Ne 14th St

Walking

2/10
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.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5500 Ne 14th St, Des Moines

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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