KINGMAN GARDENS 1021 31st Street Des Moines, IA 50311 This spacious three-bedroom apartment at Kingman Gardens has the size and feel of a small house, and features a spacious floor plan with lots of light, great closet space, classic architectural features, and a detached one-car garage. With about 1200 square feet, the apartment occupies the entire floor of the building and has exposures on all four sides, with new double-pane, tilt-in windows. Huge 24x15 living room and a full 18x12 dining room, retro style kitchen, and classic tile bathroom. Coin laundry is conveniently located on the lower level. Kingman Gardens is a peaceful respite on the boundary of the historic Kingman Place neighborhood, famous for its tree-lined streets and vintage Victorian architecture listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A short walk to Drake University provides all the cultural and athletic events at an NCAA Division I institution (football, basketball, Drake Relays, etc.). Walking distance to Wahlgreens Pharmacy, Kum & Go Market, restaurants and fast food. Downtown is minutes away by car or DART. West Des Moines and Jordan Creek are easily accessed from the nearby I-235. The Drake area is currently undergoing an exciting transformation with over $100 million in development, featuring new restaurants and a new hotel. Property is professionally managed, with a full-time maintenance staff and 24/7 emergency service. We provide weekly cleaning of common areas, mowing and landscape maintenance, snow plowing, and regularly scheduled pest control. LEASE TERMS: **Rent includes heat **Security deposit equal to one month's rent, subject to income and credit **One-year lease **Non-smoking building **24/7 emergency maintenance service **Cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 monthly pet fee LENOX PROPERTIES "Your Best Choice for Apartment Living" Rent includes heat and one-car garage.
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1021 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,200sqft
Apartment
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$-- Zestimate®
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$1,077 Estimated rent
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: September 19, 2025 at 05:52am
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 7 minutes to downtown, Close to bus route, Heating included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, Pest Control included in rent, Walk to Drake University, Walk to restaurants
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $1,195
- Application fee: $50
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 09/18/2025