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  1. Outdoor Firepit - Cityville
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $950+
    1 BED
    $1,170+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+
    3 BEDS
    $1,945+

    Cityville

    550 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 414-8574
  2. Building Photo - The Meridian
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,286+
    1 BED
    $1,552+
    2 BEDS
    $1,978+

    The Meridian

    425 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 416-6548
  6. $238 Off
    Price Drop. $238 Off
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    STUDIO
    $850+
    1 BED
    $1,340+
    2 BEDS
    $1,705+
    3 BEDS
    $2,094+

    Velocity

    225 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 305-2573
  8. Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $995+
    1 BED
    $975+
    2 BEDS
    $1,500+

    R&T Lofts

    717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 461-6684
  16. Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,095+
    1 BED
    $997+
    2 BEDS
    $1,597+

    The Lyon

    660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 416-5102
  17. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,040+
    1 BED
    $1,195+
    2 BEDS
    $1,475+

    The Deco

    1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 679-9983
  19. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,365+
    2 BEDS
    $1,428+
    3 BEDS
    $1,676+

    Vue

    922 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 446-7199
  23. Rent Special
    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
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Des Moines at a Glance

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Des Moines, IA Short Term Housing

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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

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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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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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Public
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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Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
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North High School

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Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
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Hoover High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
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Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
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Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
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Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
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Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
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Carver Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
423 Students

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