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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Des Moines, IA

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  10. Building Photo - Lenox Properties
    STUDIO
    $595+
    1 BED
    $695+
    2 BEDS
    $795+
    3 BEDS
    $1,195+

    Lenox Properties

    4215 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
  20. 1 BED
    $807+
    2 BEDS
    $815+

    Ivy II

    530 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  22. 2 BEDS
    $935+
    3 BEDS
    $1,140+

    Alley Landing

    2701 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  28. STUDIO
    $850+
    1 BED
    $975+

    Reagan House

    2801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
  39. STUDIO
    $725+
    1 BED
    $799+
    2 BEDS
    $995+

    Pleasant Court

    708-716 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Living & Renting in Des Moines

Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$992
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School Rating

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Schools in Des Moines
31

Some Transit

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45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in Des Moines

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Getting Around Des Moines

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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.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Roosevelt High School

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Grades 9-12
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Saydel High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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East High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
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Hoover High School

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Grades 9-12
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North High School

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Grades 9-12
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Merrill Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Mccombs Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Callanan Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Downtown School

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Grades K-5
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Hanawalt Elementary

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Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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