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700 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA|Indianola Hills
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Property Overview
700 Monona Ave stands out with a strong overall rating, especially for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and convenience for renters. It also offers useful nearby features such as many photos, walkable surroundings, a bustling neighborhood with diverse age groups, and plenty of dining options, though grocery access is farther away.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Dishwasher
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 850 sqft | $1,100 /mo | 1 unit available |
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| Units | 12 |
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About 700 Monona Ave
700 Monona Ave cost $1,100 per month. Located at 700 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA, 700 Monona Ave has 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Des Moines, renting an apartment at 700 Monona Ave is 5% more expensive per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Des Moines include but are not limited to: 1219 34th St, 200 Grand Ave, 317 Se Jacob St
700 Monona Ave is great for:
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 700 Monona Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.7 miles away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- This property has recycling pickup
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
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Rent trends in Indianola Hills
2-bedroom apartments at 700 Monona Ave cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Indianola Hills.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Indianola Hills
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $979 |
| 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 |
| April 2026 | $871 |
| May 2026 | $874 |
| June 2026 | $870 |
| July 2026 | $846 |
| August 2026 | $826 |
| September 2026 | $820 |
| October 2026 | $820 |
| November 2026 | $820 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $699 |
| April 2025 | $738 |
| May 2025 | $722 |
| June 2025 | $780 |
| August 2025 | $775 |
| September 2025 | $784 |
| October 2025 | $775 |
| November 2025 | $740 |
| December 2025 | $737 |
| January 2026 | $753 |
| February 2026 | $753 |
| March 2026 | $778 |
| April 2026 | $763 |
| May 2026 | $753 |
| June 2026 | $766 |
| July 2026 | $751 |
| August 2026 | $786 |
| September 2026 | $750 |
| October 2026 | $715 |
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Can I afford to live at 700 Monona Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-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 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,100.
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Schools near 700 Monona Ave
Park Avenue Elementary School
3141 sw 9th st
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C-
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
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
Neighborhood
Indianola Hills | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 700 Monona Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
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 700 Monona Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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