Monthly rent

$1,000

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,500

Monthly rent	$1,000
Beds	3
Baths	2
Sqft	1,500

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Dishwasher
Washer and dryer
Modern amenities
Comfortable living space
Expansive living room areas

Location

401 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA|River Bend

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Contact

Property Management by Design

(515) 446-7972

About 401 Franklin Ave

Welcome to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex unit located on the 2nd and 3rd floors. This spacious unit is perfect for families or groups of roommates who want a comfortable living space with modern amenities. As you enter the unit, you'll be greeted by the expansive living room areas, providing plenty of space for relaxation or entertaining guests. The potential for a 4th bedroom adds even more flexibility to the space, giving you the opportunity to create a private work space or additional bedroom. The unit comes equipped with a washer and dryer, as well as a dishwasher, providing convenience and saving you time and money. With these features, you won't have to worry about going to a laundromat or washing dishes by hand. Overall, this rental unit is a great value for the price, offering plenty of space and modern amenities. Don't miss this opportunity to live in a comfortable and spacious duplex unit. Contact us today to schedule a viewing!

Neighborhood

River Bend

Zip code

50314

Type

Condo for rent

Rent trends in River Bend

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.

River Bend

Des Moines

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$932
December 2023	$950
January 2024	$970
February 2024	$902
March 2024	$1,004
April 2024	$1,012
May 2024	$996
June 2024	$1,007
July 2024	$998
August 2024	$998
September 2024	$997
October 2024	$964
November 2024	$963
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

A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in River Bend
Month	Median Rent
November 2023	$750
December 2023	$732
January 2024	$731
February 2024	$749
March 2024	$742
April 2024	$700
May 2024	$725
June 2024	$762
July 2024	$834
August 2024	$791
September 2024	$828
October 2024	$875
November 2024	$882
December 2024	$885
January 2025	$739
February 2025	$821
March 2025	$877
April 2025	$818
May 2025	$736
June 2025	$780
July 2025	$811
August 2025	$765
September 2025	$752
October 2025	$743

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,000.

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Getting around Des Moines near 401 Franklin Ave

Walking

6/10

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

8/10

Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 401 Franklin Ave, Des Moines

Groceries

7/10

At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10

Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10

Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10

Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

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 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10

Some bars within walking distance

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Moulton Elementary School

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McKee Elementary School

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401 Franklin Ave
401 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA