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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Downtown area
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Extra storage space
  • Pet-friendly

Location

6920 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

6920 SW 9th Street is a highly rated rental option, with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4/10 and exceptional value for money, ranking in the 94.44th percentile locally. Residents benefit from a convenient downtown-area location plus practical features like off-street parking, onsite laundry, extra storage, a refrigerator, and pet-friendly policies, all supported by strong scores for amenities, location, and listing transparency.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 6920 SW 9th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6920 SW 9th Street 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

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath750 sqft$750–$775 /mo2 units availableNice 2 bedroom right across from the Zoo! Come see this 2-bedroom unit available now! Call us at 515-334-3345

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About 6920 SW 9th Street

HomeApartments in Des Moines 6920 SW 9th Street

Nice 2 bedroom right across from the Zoo! Come see this 2-bedroom unit available now! Call us at 515-334-3345


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 6920 SW 9th Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6920 SW 9th Street 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 6920 SW 9th Street
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.
6920 SW 9th Street 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, 6920 SW 9th Street 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.
6920 SW 9th Street 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 6920 SW 9th Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 6920 SW 9th Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away

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Rent trends in Des Moines

2-bedroom apartments at 6920 SW 9th Street cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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
November 2025$750
December 2025$750
January 2026$762
February 2026$791
March 2026$795
April 2026$798

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$30,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $750.
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Schools near 6920 SW 9th Street

Morris Elementary School

1401 geil ave

des moines, IA, 50315

K-5Public
C

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Orchard Hills Elementary School

1130 w north ave

norwalk, IA, 50211

2-3Public
B+

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 6920 Sw 9th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 6920 Sw 9th St, Des Moines

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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