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  1. Building Photo - 830 Hartford Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    830 Hartford Ave

    830 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  12. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050

    4211 65th St

    4211 65th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
  14. New siding and paint - 5706 South Union St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    5706 South Union St

    5706 South Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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  15. Building Photo - 2625 63rd St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    2625 63rd St Unit 2625

    2625 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50322
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  16. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$775

    3420 Kingman Blvd Unit B2

    3420 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    4704 Valdez Dr

    4704 Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
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  18. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    560 29th St

    560 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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  19. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    1810 74th St Unit 1

    1810 74th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
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  20. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975 - $1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975 - $1,200

    3841 69th St

    3841 69th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    2921 High St Unit 2917 High Apt.#1

    2921 High St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    4434 Honey Bee Rdg Unit Apartment

    4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Des Moines, IA 50317
  23. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    4009 University Ave Unit #3

    4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  24. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    2900 SE 10th St

    2900 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875

    3120 Cottage Grove Ave

    3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$850

    1614 Arlington Ave Unit 4

    1614 Arlington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  27. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1250 9th St Unit e #1

    1250 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  28. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    713 20th St Unit 1915-3

    713 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Roosevelt High School

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Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
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Saydel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
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East High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,893 Students
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North High School

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Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
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Hoover High School

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Grades 9-12
874 Students
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Merrill Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
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McCombs Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
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Meredith Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
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Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
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Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
410 Students

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