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253 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA|River Bend
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Floor plans
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 10 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 6 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 16 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 19 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 12 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 17 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 3 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||||
| 253 Franklin Avenue - 6 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | 1 bedroom/ 1 bath aparment home - |
Amenities for 253 Franklin Avenue
Apartment Amenities
| Water Included |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Small Dogs Allowed |
Services
| Trash Pickup Included |
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
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 24 |
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Rent trends in River Bend
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
River Bend
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $995 |
| April 2024 | $1,012 |
| May 2024 | $996 |
| June 2024 | $1,007 |
| July 2024 | $998 |
| August 2024 | $998 |
| September 2024 | $997 |
| October 2024 | $964 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $725 |
| April 2024 | $700 |
| May 2024 | $725 |
| June 2024 | $762 |
| July 2024 | $834 |
| August 2024 | $791 |
| September 2024 | $828 |
| 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 | $781 |
Schools near 253 Franklin Avenue
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
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
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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