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520 1/2 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA|East Village
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Property Overview
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
More space- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 520 1/2 E Grand Ave, East Village
Community
| Dogs OK |
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 520 1/2 E Grand Ave
East Village Downtown Des Moines has two bedroom/2.5 bathroom loft. Sets 2000 square feet, two levels located on upper level of a commercial lot on Grand Ave. The Historic East Village is located in downtown Des Moines on the east side of the Des Moines River near the the Iowa Capitol building. The East Village business district is easily accessible by exiting I-235 at E. 6th Street (Exit 8B) . The unit has exception architecture design with high quality fixture, appliances, material, and overall aesthetic character. Pets okay with additional fees. Responsible for all utilities. $125.00 administration fee. Renterswarehouse. Christina
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 520 1/2 E Grand Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 442 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Village |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50309 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Village
2-bedroom apartments at 520 1/2 E Grand Ave cost about 31% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
East Village
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| December 2025 | $1,042 |
| January 2026 | $1,022 |
| February 2026 | $1,033 |
| March 2026 | $1,048 |
| April 2026 | $1,076 |
| May 2026 | $1,091 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,736 |
| July 2024 | $1,745 |
| August 2024 | $1,752 |
| September 2024 | $1,760 |
| October 2024 | $1,745 |
| November 2024 | $1,749 |
| December 2024 | $1,744 |
| January 2025 | $1,741 |
| February 2025 | $1,693 |
| March 2025 | $1,465 |
| April 2025 | $1,383 |
| May 2025 | $1,674 |
| June 2025 | $1,395 |
| July 2025 | $1,466 |
| August 2025 | $1,433 |
| September 2025 | $1,394 |
| October 2025 | $1,299 |
| November 2025 | $1,194 |
| December 2025 | $1,176 |
| January 2026 | $1,176 |
| February 2026 | $1,190 |
| March 2026 | $1,242 |
| April 2026 | $1,419 |
| May 2026 | $1,545 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 years ago | $2,000 |
Schools near 520 1/2 E Grand Ave
Carver Elementary School
705 e university ave
des moines, IA, 50316
K-5Public
C-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
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
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Getting around Des Moines near 520 1/2 E Grand Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 520 1/2 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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