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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Attached garage
  • Snow removal
  • Pet-friendly
  • Separate laundry room
  • Tons of storage

Location

1114 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|South Park
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Management

DM House Rentals

Leasing office

(515) 393-2041

Property Overview

1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue offers an attached garage, pet-friendly policies, and ample storage, along with a separate laundry room and snow removal services. It ranks in the 72.73 percentile for value per square foot, highlighting its competitive pricing in the area. This property provides a desirable combination of features and affordability for potential renters.

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

7.7
Very Good
1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath952 sqft$1,245 /mo1 unit availableYou're sure to love this single-story 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex. It is close to everything and features an attached garage, laundry room with both a washer and dryer as well as a wash basin, tons of storage, and a patio in the rear yard. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, a stove/fridge/microwave/dishwasher set, and beautiful lighting at the eat-on bar top. Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas are set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash to Des Moines Water Works. Residents also handle all lawn care and snow removal. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per home. Initial pet fee ($200 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.

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Amenities for 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Dryer

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units2
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About 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue

HomeApartments in Des MoinesSouth Park 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue

You're sure to love this single-story 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex. It is close to everything and features an attached garage, laundry room with both a washer and dryer as well as a wash basin, tons of storage, and a patio in the rear yard. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, a stove/fridge/microwave/dishwasher set, and beautiful lighting at the eat-on bar top. Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas are set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash to Des Moines Water Works. Residents also handle all lawn care and snow removal. Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per home. Initial pet fee ($200 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A 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.
1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue 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 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue 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.

1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Pet deposit required
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

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 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 102 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in South Park

2-bedroom apartments at 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue cost about 59% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in South Park.

Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
South Park
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$973
February 2024$902
March 2024$1,004
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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South Park
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$733
March 2024$742
April 2024$748
May 2024$750
August 2024$750
October 2024$711
November 2024$708
December 2024$697
January 2025$697
February 2025$704
March 2025$697
May 2025$697
June 2025$723
July 2025$727
August 2025$725
September 2025$727
October 2025$720
November 2025$719
December 2025$721

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$49,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,245.
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Schools near 1114-1116 East McKinley Avenue

Lovejoy Elementary School

801 e kenyon ave

des moines, IA, 50315

K-5Public
C-

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic

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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Getting around Des Moines near 1114 E Mckinley Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
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 1114 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

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

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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