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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Professional management
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Comfortable living spaces
  • Convenient location

Location

3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Lower Beaver
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Management

Coves Living Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 200-3051

Property Overview

Garden Court earns a strong overall impression with an 8.4 Zumper expert rating, highlighted by excellent value, a high location score, and solid amenities. It offers off-street parking, on-site laundry, professional management, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living spaces, and it ranks in the 93.33 percentile for value for money in the area.

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, Garden Court is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Garden Court 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

A1 Renovated1 bed1 bath670 sqft$695 /mo2 units availableWelcome home to Garden Court Apartments, where comfort, convenience, and affordability come together in the heart of Des Moines. Our inviting one-bedroom apartments offer the perfect space for individuals or couples looking for a place to call home. Each thoughtfully designed apartment features a functional floor plan with comfortable living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, ample closet storage, and plenty of natural light. Enjoy the convenience of a centrally located community with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, public transportation, and major roadways, making your daily commute simple. At Garden Court Apartments, you'll appreciate a welcoming community atmosphere and professional management dedicated to making your living experience enjoyable. Community Features: Spacious one-bedroom floor plans Convenient Des Moines location On-site laundry facilities Professional management and maintenance Off-street parking Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and entertainment Easy access to I-235 and downtown Des Moines Whether you're looking for your first apartment or simply a place that offers great value in a convenient location, Garden Court Apartments is ready to welcome you home.

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Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Garden Court

HomeApartments in Des MoinesLower Beaver Garden Court

Welcome home to Garden Court Apartments, where comfort, convenience, and affordability come together in the heart of Des Moines. Our inviting one-bedroom apartments offer the perfect space for individuals or couples looking for a place to call home. Each thoughtfully designed apartment features a functional floor plan with comfortable living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, ample closet storage, and plenty of natural light. Enjoy the convenience of a centrally located community with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, public transportation, and major roadways, making your daily commute simple. At Garden Court Apartments, you'll appreciate a welcoming community atmosphere and professional management dedicated to making your living experience enjoyable. Community Features: Spacious one-bedroom floor plans Convenient Des Moines location On-site laundry facilities Professional management and maintenance Off-street parking Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and entertainment Easy access to I-235 and downtown Des Moines Whether you're looking for your first apartment or simply a place that offers great value in a convenient location, Garden Court Apartments is ready to welcome you 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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Garden Court is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Garden Court 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 Garden Court
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.
Garden Court 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, Garden Court 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.
Garden Court 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 Garden Court 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 Garden Court compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.7 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.1 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.7 miles away
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.1 miles away

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Rent trends in Lower Beaver

1-bedroom apartments at Garden Court cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Beaver.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Lower Beaver
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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
July 2026$812
August 2026$840
September 2026$852
October 2026$845
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Beaver
MonthMedian Rent
June 2025$700
July 2025$700
August 2025$700
September 2025$700
October 2025$677
December 2025$650

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $695.
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Schools near Garden Court

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Samuelson Elementary School

3929 bel-aire rd

des moines, IA, 50310

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
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Getting around Des Moines near 3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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