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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Keyless entry
  • Private entrance
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Gas range
  • Fridge
  • Private parking lot

Location

2816 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Drake
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Management

Credo Management Company

Leasing office

(515) 419-2580

Property Overview

Falcon Heavy offers a private entrance, keyless entry, a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range and fridge, plus a private parking lot. These features make it a practical option for those who value convenience, privacy, and straightforward everyday living.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Falcon Heavy is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Falcon Heavy 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

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath550 sqft$1,100 /mo1 unit availableBeautifully remodeled 1 bedroom unit with included furnishing. Furnishings include beds, couch, dining set, cabinets, Roku TV, and decorations. Fully equipped unit with gas range, fridge, microwave, and anything you may need in the kitchen. This unit boasts its own private entrance and personal parking spot. Ideal for short-term leasing and easy single payment with everything included. Notes: -Smoke Free Property -No Eviction Records from applicants. -No government assistance is accepted. -3x combined income necessary. -Minimum credit score of 600 required. -Electronic payment for rent only. No cash or money orders. Must apply online at credocapitaldsm. com What else you need to know: 1. Available 2. $1100 - icludes rent, utilities, internet, and Netflix. 3. 1-month security deposit of $800, refundable when the lease term ends if the unit is returned close to original move-in condition (normal wear and tear ok). 4. Any length of term available. 5. 2 good-sized bedrooms with ample living space and storage. 6. Parking is available in a private parking lot. 7. Free laundry in the basement 8. Pets allowed with additional charges: $30/dog, $25/cat. Max 2 animals per unit. 9. Keyless entry installed for ease of access for the renter.

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Amenities for Falcon Heavy

Apartment Amenities

TV

Appliances

FridgeGas Range
MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator

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

Units6
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About Falcon Heavy

HomeApartments in Des MoinesDrake Falcon Heavy

Beautifully remodeled 1 bedroom unit with included furnishing. Furnishings include beds, couch, dining set, cabinets, Roku TV, and decorations. Fully equipped unit with gas range, fridge, microwave, and anything you may need in the kitchen. This unit boasts its own private entrance and personal parking spot. Ideal for short-term leasing and easy single payment with everything included. Notes: -Smoke Free Property -No Eviction Records from applicants. -No government assistance is accepted. -3x combined income necessary. -Minimum credit score of 600 required. -Electronic payment for rent only. No cash or money orders. Must apply online at credocapitaldsm. com What else you need to know: 1. Available 2. $1100 - icludes rent, utilities, internet, and Netflix. 3. 1-month security deposit of $800, refundable when the lease term ends if the unit is returned close to original move-in condition (normal wear and tear ok). 4. Any length of term available. 5. 2 good-sized bedrooms with ample living space and storage. 6. Parking is available in a private parking lot. 7. Free laundry in the basement 8. Pets allowed with additional charges: $30/dog, $25/cat. Max 2 animals per unit. 9. Keyless entry installed for ease of access for the renter.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Falcon Heavy is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Falcon Heavy 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 Falcon Heavy
Price·9A 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.
Falcon Heavy stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Falcon Heavy 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, Falcon Heavy 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.
Falcon Heavy 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Falcon Heavy to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Falcon Heavy is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile

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 Falcon Heavy compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 miles away

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Drake

1-bedroom apartments at Falcon Heavy cost about 48% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Drake.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Drake
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$925
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 Drake
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$963
November 2024$865
December 2024$899
January 2025$912
February 2025$910
March 2025$850
May 2025$700
July 2025$738
August 2025$727
September 2025$705
October 2025$566
November 2025$641
December 2025$856
January 2026$806
February 2026$840
March 2026$897
April 2026$876
May 2026$871
June 2026$908
July 2026$818
August 2026$879
September 2026$901
October 2026$845

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$44,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $44,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,100.
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Schools near Falcon Heavy

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Hubbell Elementary School

800 42nd st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-5Public
C+

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

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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Neighborhood

Drake | Des Moines, IA

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

Getting around Des Moines near 2816 Cottage Grove Ave

Walking

7/10
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

6/10
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 2816 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

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

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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