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  1. Building Photo - 3721 Cottage Grove Ave
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $380+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $825+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$380 - $825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$380 - $825

    3721 Cottage Grove Ave

    3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  16. Building Photo - Canary Lofts
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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
  30. Building Photo - 2703 Center St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    2703 Center St

    2703 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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  36. Building Photo - 1020 28th St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,875

    1020 28th St

    1020 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
  37. Building Photo - 1505 24th St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,899
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,899
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,899

    1505 24th St

    1505 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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