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(515) 400-4714
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2535 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Cornerstone Apartments

2535 Clarkson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 400-4714
Cornerstone Apartments in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $795-$895 Pricing
  • 516–775 Square Feet

Rent Specials

Special~~Free application fee and $500 off of the third months' rent

About Cornerstone Apartments

Reach out today to learn more about our property! Resident will cover there own water, sewer, trash, and electric utilities.

Cornerstone Apartments is located in the Lower Beaver Neighborhood and 50310 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by River City Equities

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Cornerstone Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $795 and having 516–775 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 bed 1 bath

    $795

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 516 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $795Available Now1 bed 1 bath516 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $795
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 bed 2 bath

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 775 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $895Call for Availability2 bed 2 bath775 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $895
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 17 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1975

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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Required Fees

Utilities

Liability InsuranceiCharged Per Unit.$13.50/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat
Pet DepositiCharged Per Pet.$400.00
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
Pet interview, Spayed/Neutered, 30 lbs. Weight Limit
Dog
Pet DepositiCharged Per Pet.$400.00
Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
Pet interview, Spayed/Neutered, 30 lbs. Weight Limit

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Interior Features

  • Heating

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Kitchen
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2535 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Getting Around

  • 40 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 10 / 100 Minimal public transit

    Few or no transit options

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 80 / 100 Very car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 50 / 100 Restaurants

    Some restaurants within a few minutes

  • 30 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within walking distance

  • 50 / 100 Nightlife

    Some bars within walking distance

  • 50 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within walking distance

  • 60 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 100 / 100 Noise Level

    Virtually no sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornerstone Apartments

Where is Cornerstone Apartments located?

Cornerstone Apartments is located at 2535 Clarkson Ave near the Lower Beaver area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Cornerstone Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Cornerstone Apartments currently range from $795 to $895

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Cornerstone Apartments are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Cornerstone Apartments is: Special~~Free application fee and $500 off of the third months' rent.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Cornerstone Apartments Apartments are 11.05% cheaper than the average apartment in the Lower Beaver area, and 32.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Lower Beaver Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$795$939-$144-15.3%
    2 Bedroom$895$960-$65-6.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$795$1,189-$394-33.1%
    2 Bedroom$895$1,322-$427-32.3%

    Methodology: On 08/23/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 116 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Cornerstone Apartments (Lower Beaver), and 1183 other apartment communities in Des Moines using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 08/23/2026

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Nearby Schools

Hoover High School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
4800 Northwest Aurora Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (874 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
2/10

Meredith Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
4827 Madison Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (664 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
3/10

Samuelson Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
3929 Bel Aire Road
Public School - Grades K-5 (412 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cornerstone Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
5 minute drive / 2.52 miles away

Staples

3800 Merle Hay Rd
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

Petco

7333 Buffalo Rd
9 minute drive / 4.21 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

Groceries

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
5 minute drive / 2.52 miles away

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
6 minute drive / 3.19 miles away

Hospitals

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
6 minute drive / 2.85 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

12 minute drive / 5.7 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
6 minute drive / 3.16 miles away

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
7 minute drive / 3.5 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
9 minute drive / 4.36 miles away

Cornerstone Apartments has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Holiday Aquatic Center , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

Shopping Centers

Lehman Plaza

2719 Douglas Ave
1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away

Triangle Shopping Center

2712-2726 Douglas Ave
1 minute drive / 0.27 miles away

Harding Hills

3420 Martin Luther King Jr Pky
1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away

Cornerstone Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Lower Beaver

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $480
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Craig Reed Park

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments from $605
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $965$480$2,393
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,189$480$5,835
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,322$648$4,055
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,714$655$2,819
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,340$530$2,300

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