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  4. Building Photo - Canary Lofts
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $890+
    1 BED
    $1,115+
    2 BEDS
    $1,675+

    Canary Lofts

    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
    (515) 416-6870
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    Cypress II

    4214 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
  20. Building Photo - Velocity
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $899+
    1 BED
    $1,599+
    2 BEDS
    $1,695+
    3 BEDS
    $2,306+

    Velocity

    225 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 305-2573
  21. Outdoor Firepit - Cityville
    $275 Off
    Price Drop. $275 Off
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    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,215+
    2 BEDS
    $1,695+

    Cityville

    550 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 414-8574
  22. Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS
    $1,500+

    Maxwell

    915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 400-4238
  28. Building Photo - Flux
    $105 Off
    Price Drop. $105 Off
    STUDIO
    $915+
    1 BED
    $1,014+
    2 BEDS
    $1,388+

    Flux

    1400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 608-5497
  30. Building Photo - The Deco
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $920+
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+

    The Deco

    1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 679-9983
  37. Building Photo - Alley Landing
    2 BEDS
    $935+
    3 BEDS
    $1,140+

    Alley Landing

    2701 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  42. Building Photo - R&T Lofts
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $950+
    1 BED
    $950+
    2 BEDS
    $1,360+

    R&T Lofts

    717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 461-6684
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Des Moines at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
31

Some Transit

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Roosevelt High School

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Saydel High School

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East High School

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Hoover High School

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North High School

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Merrill Middle School

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Mccombs Middle School

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Callanan Middle School

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Downtown School

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Hanawalt Elementary

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Carver Elementary

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