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- Hardwood floors
- Large living room
- Kitchen cabinets
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1438 9th Street #1, Des Moines, Iowa 50314, United States|River Bend
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Amenities for 1438 9th Street #1, River Bend
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Dogs OK |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 1438 9th Street #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in River Bend.
First month free rent!This 2 bedroom,1 bathroom is a first floor unit features eat in kitchen, large living room, hardwood floors in kitchen and bathroom, lots of sunlight all day long. Kitchen has a good amount of cabinets and counter space, appliances included refrigerator, gas stove and over the range microwave. 1 parking spot available in back. This location is minutes from the interstate, downtown Des Moines and is close to bus route. Resident is responsible for all utilities. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof of income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property
Address details
| Neighborhood | River Bend |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50314 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in River Bend
2-bedroom apartments at 1438 9th Street #1 cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in River Bend.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
River Bend
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,195 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| April 2024 | $1,185 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,198 |
| July 2024 | $1,191 |
| August 2024 | $1,193 |
| September 2024 | $1,196 |
| October 2024 | $1,191 |
| November 2024 | $1,187 |
| December 2024 | $1,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,192 |
| February 2025 | $1,170 |
| March 2025 | $1,124 |
| April 2025 | $1,098 |
| May 2025 | $1,127 |
| June 2025 | $1,072 |
| July 2025 | $1,012 |
| August 2025 | $1,041 |
| September 2025 | $1,041 |
| October 2025 | $1,039 |
| November 2025 | $1,024 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $720 |
| January 2024 | $720 |
| February 2024 | $826 |
| March 2024 | $815 |
| April 2024 | $873 |
| October 2024 | $823 |
| November 2024 | $843 |
| December 2024 | $865 |
| January 2025 | $871 |
| February 2025 | $882 |
| March 2025 | $896 |
| April 2025 | $891 |
| May 2025 | $870 |
| June 2025 | $790 |
| July 2025 | $791 |
| August 2025 | $780 |
| September 2025 | $864 |
| October 2025 | $838 |
| November 2025 | $871 |
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Schools near 1438 9th Street #1
Moulton Elementary School
1541 8th st
des moines, IA, 50314
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Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
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111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
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McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
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Neighborhood
River Bend | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 1438 9th Street #1
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
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 1438 9th Street #1, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
4/10
No high schools within a 30-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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