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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Newer kitchen cabinets
  • Furnished
  • Refrigerator and stove

Location

3225 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA|Highland Park
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Management

DM House Rentals

Leasing office

(515) 393-2041

Property Overview

3225 5th Avenue receives an overall expert rating of 8.5, reflecting its exceptional quality for renters. With a competitive pricing score of 10 and outstanding amenities rated at 9, it offers significant value. Its prime location, also rated 9, ensures easy access to key points of interest, while the property includes desirable features like off-street parking and updated kitchen facilities, enhancing its appeal.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 3225 5th Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3225 5th Avenue 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
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$725 /mo1 unit availableThis one bedroom is very spacious with an open living/kitchen area. This apartment is on the lower level with vinyl plank flooring, newer kitchen cabinets, and fresh interior paint. This apartment home offers off-street parking. Initial lease terms are 12 months. This home is furnished with a refrigerator and stove. There is no laundry available at this location. Residents pay the Electric and Gas, this is set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy. The owner pays Water/Sewer and Trash. Sorry, no pets allowed. 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 3225 5th Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Water/Sewer
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

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 3225 5th Avenue

HomeApartments in Des MoinesHighland Park 3225 5th Avenue

This one bedroom is very spacious with an open living/kitchen area. This apartment is on the lower level with vinyl plank flooring, newer kitchen cabinets, and fresh interior paint. This apartment home offers off-street parking. Initial lease terms are 12 months. This home is furnished with a refrigerator and stove. There is no laundry available at this location. Residents pay the Electric and Gas, this is set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy. The owner pays Water/Sewer and Trash. Sorry, no pets allowed. 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 3225 5th Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3225 5th Avenue 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 3225 5th Avenue
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.
3225 5th Avenue 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·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.
3225 5th Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 3225 5th 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.
3225 5th 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 3225 5th 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·7A 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.
3225 5th Avenue provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking 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 3225 5th Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Highland Park

1-bedroom apartments at 3225 5th Avenue cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Highland Park
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$851
December 2023$844
January 2024$867
February 2024$802
March 2024$871
April 2024$897
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Highland Park
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$565
May 2025$600
June 2025$600
July 2025$575
August 2025$575

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$29,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $29,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $725.
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Schools near 3225 5th Avenue

Oak Park Elementary School

3928 6th ave

des moines, IA, 50313

K-5Public
C-

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Highland Park | Des Moines, IA

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

Getting around Des Moines near 3225 5th Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
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 3225 5th Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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