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253 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA|River Bend
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| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $775 /mo | 2 units available |
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About 253 Franklin
253 Franklin cost $775 per month. Located at 253 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA, 253 Franklin has 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Des Moines, renting an apartment at 253 Franklin is 5% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Des Moines include but are not limited to: 1219 34th St, 1713 1713 NW Pine Road, 1217 24th St
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 253 Franklin compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- This property has recycling pickup
Considerations
- Lacks images
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Rent trends in River Bend
1-bedroom apartments at 253 Franklin cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in River Bend.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
River Bend
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $953 |
| 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 |
| September 2026 | $820 |
| October 2026 | $820 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $875 |
| November 2024 | $882 |
| December 2024 | $885 |
| January 2025 | $739 |
| February 2025 | $821 |
| March 2025 | $877 |
| April 2025 | $818 |
| May 2025 | $736 |
| June 2025 | $780 |
| July 2025 | $811 |
| August 2025 | $765 |
| September 2025 | $752 |
| October 2025 | $743 |
| November 2025 | $757 |
| December 2025 | $730 |
| January 2026 | $752 |
| February 2026 | $781 |
| March 2026 | $773 |
| April 2026 | $816 |
| May 2026 | $869 |
| June 2026 | $863 |
| July 2026 | $847 |
| August 2026 | $845 |
| September 2026 | $821 |
| October 2026 | $750 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$31,000/yr
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Schools near 253 Franklin
Moulton Elementary School
1541 8th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PK, K-5Public
C-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
River Bend | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 253 Franklin Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
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 253 Franklin Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
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 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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