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1523 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50316, United States|Capitol East
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Floor plans
| 3BR/1.0BA | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,106 sqft | $1,145 /mo | 1 unit available | This three bedroom, one bathroom apartment is near i235 with an updated kitchen. Laundry hookups available, off-street parking. Lawn care and snow removal are included. This home does not have Central AC, the resident will need to provide window unit(s). Residents pay all utilities. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Sorry, no pets. Residents pay for all utilities. 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 1523 Des Moines Street
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About 1523 Des Moines Street
This three bedroom, one bathroom apartment is near i235 with an updated kitchen. Laundry hookups available, off-street parking. Lawn care and snow removal are included. This home does not have Central AC, the resident will need to provide window unit(s). Residents pay all utilities. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Sorry, no pets. Residents pay for all utilities. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
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 1523 Des Moines Street compares to other nearby properties.
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Rent trends in Capitol East
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Capitol East
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $843 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $750 |
| December 2025 | $750 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $650 |
| March 2024 | $741 |
| August 2024 | $625 |
| September 2024 | $625 |
| August 2025 | $675 |
| October 2025 | $645 |
| December 2025 | $675 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$45,800/yr
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Schools near 1523 Des Moines Street
Capitol View Elementary School
320 e 16th
des moines, IA, 50316
PK, 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 1523 Des Moines Street
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
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 1523 Des Moines Street, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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