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    • 1063 21st St

    Des Moines, IA 50311

    Apartment building
    1-4 beds

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    What's special

    Large roomsLots of storage
    Large 1 bedroom 1 bath duplex available for rent. Nice and roomy. Large rooms. Lots or original woodwork. Older building with charm. Excellent central location. Close to downtown, Drake, East Village, Freeway. Snow removal and lawn mowing is shared with downstairs tenant. Lots of storage in the unit. 700 per month rent 1 year lease required. Background check required Application fee of 45.00 1 month rent required as security deposit NO pets NO SMOKING Tenant pays for electric, internet Landlord pays for water Renter's insurance required 1 year lease Lawn moving and snow removal are shared with downstairs tenant NO pets NO SMOKING

    Neighborhood: Drake Park

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    Anchored by Drake University, 50311 blends collegiate energy with long-established residential blocks of early 1900s bungalows and tree-lined streets. Expect four true seasons—snowy winters, breezy springs, warm summers—and a walkable core around University Avenue’s Dogtown district, where Mars Cafe, Leftys Live Music, the restored Varsity Cinema, Jethros BBQ, and global eats keep days and nights lively. Daily needs are easy with nearby Hy-Vee and neighborhood markets, fitness at the Drake Rec Center and local studios, and green time at Drake Park and pocket parks; bike routes and DART buses connect you quickly to Ingersoll shopping and downtown a few minutes away. According to Zillow Rental Manager market trends, recent months show a median asking rent around $1,050, with most listings roughly $800–$1,600. The area is known for friendly, pet-welcoming rentals, community events like the Drake Relays, and a mix of students, faculty, young professionals, and families enjoying an affordable, social lifestyle.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    75 / 100
    Very Walkable
    43 / 100
    Some Transit
    33 / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 1063 21st St?

    1063 21st St has a walk score of 75, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of 1063 21st St?

    1063 21st St has a transit score of 43, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to 1063 21st St?

    The schools assigned to 1063 21st St include Edmunds Fine Arts Academy, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

    What neighborhood is 1063 21st St in?

    1063 21st St is in the Drake Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.