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(844) 410-5027
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433 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Elmcrest

433 E Philip St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(844) 410-5027
Elmcrest in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $825-$935Pricing
  • 526–832Square Feet

About Elmcrest

This quiet community has a lot to offer you. We have 1 and 2 bedroom with 1 or 1.5 baths. Children can have fun at the playground while you sit on your patio and take in the view. Garages are available upon request to keep your vehicle warm in the Iowa winter months. Cats are welcome with a monthly fee. Minutes away from Walmart, Post Office and many other food and entertainment options. Come see your new home today!

Elmcrest is located in the Magnolia Park Neighborhood and 50315 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Conlin Properties

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Carpeting
  • Cats With Fee
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Custom Oak/Designer Decor
  • Full Appliances/Pantries
  • Heat Paid
  • Located on Busline
  • Minutes to Schools and Southridge Mall
  • Off Street Parking
  • Overhead Lighting
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Vaulted Ceiling on 3rd Floor
  • Window Coverings

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Elmcrest offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $825 and having 526–832 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    $825

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 526 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $825Available Now423209526$300

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unit 423209 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $825
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $825

    1 Bedroom w/Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 526 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for Availability1 Bedroom w/Den526 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Show Unavailable Floorplans
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom 1 Bath

    From $850

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 792 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $850Available Now433201792$300
    $900Available Now423103792$300
    $900Available Now423308792$300

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Linen Closet
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $850 - $900

    Unit 433201 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Linen Closet
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 433201 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $850
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $850 - $900

    Unit 423103 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Linen Closet
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 423103 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $900
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $850 - $900

    Unit 423308 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Linen Closet
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unit 423308 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $900
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $850 - $900

    2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath sp

    $910

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 832 sq ft
    Available Now
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $910Available Now433304832
    $910Available Now433307832
    $910Available Now423207832

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Large Bedrooms
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Window Coverings

    Outdoor Space

    • Grill

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $910

    Unit 433304 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Large Bedrooms
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Window Coverings

    Outdoor Space

    • Grill

    Unit 433304 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $910
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $910

    Unit 433307 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Large Bedrooms
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Window Coverings

    Outdoor Space

    • Grill

    Unit 433307 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $910
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $910

    Unit 423207 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Large Bedrooms
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Window Coverings

    Outdoor Space

    • Grill

    Unit 423207 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $910
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $910

    2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath

    From $910

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 792 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $935Available Now433306792$300
    $910Available Now423106832$99

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $910 - $935

    Unit 433306 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $935
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $300 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $910 - $935

    Unit 423106 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $910
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $99 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $910 - $935
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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Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$35
Due at Move-In
Holding FeeiHolding fee is refundable if denied and upon approval it becomes part of your security deposit. Charged per unit.$100

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

    Restrictions:

    None

    Comments: | Restrictions: None

    Dogs

    • 2 Pet Limit
    • $250 Deposit
    • Monthly Pet Fee $25

    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

    On-Site Services

    • Maintenance On Site
    • Property Manager On Site
    • Public Transportation
    • Laundry Facilities

    Outdoor Features

    • Grill
    • Picnic Area
    • Patio

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Playground

    Interior Features

    • Balcony
    • Tub/Shower
    • Heating
    • Ceiling Fans
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Cable Ready
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Eat In Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Pantry
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Walk In Closets
    • Vaulted Ceiling
    • Carpet
    • Linen Closet
    • Window Coverings
    • Large Bedrooms
    • Office
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    433 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Frequently Asked Questions about Elmcrest

    Where is Elmcrest located?

    Elmcrest is located at 433 E Philip St near the Magnolia Park area of Des Moines, IA

    What is the current rent range at Elmcrest?

    1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Elmcrest currently range from $825 to $935

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Elmcrest are
    • Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

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

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.2

      The Elmcrest Apartments are 6.4% cheaper than the average apartment in the Magnolia Park area, and 31.3% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Magnolia Park Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$825$810+$151.9%
      2 Bedroom$850$996-$146-14.7%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$825$1,164-$339-29.1%
      2 Bedroom$850$1,279-$429-33.5%

      Methodology: On 03/18/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 153 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Elmcrest (Magnolia Park), and 1155 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 03/18/2026

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    4.0
    2 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
    • Cool place

      October 29, 2019
      Very understanding and courteous. Management takes care of everything from pest control to maintenance. Management actually hears what I say and always works to correct the issue.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Awesome property

      October 29, 2019
      I love how the management is on top of everything. If I ever have an issue with maintenance it is taken care of. They have great floor plans and reasonable rent.
      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Norwalk Senior High School

    Norwalk Community School District
    1201 North Avenue
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (0 Students)
    Located Nearby12 minute drive / 5.7 miles away
    Property Identified
    6/10

    Norwalk Middle School

    Norwalk Community School District
    200 Cherry Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (0 Students)
    Located Nearby12 minute drive / 5.8 miles away
    Property Identified
    6/10

    Hanawalt Elementary

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    225 56th Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (0 Students)
    Located Nearby10 minute drive / 5.1 miles away
    Property Identified
    6/10

    Lakewood Elementary School

    Norwalk Community School District
    9210 Happy Hollow Drive
    Public School - Grades K-5 (0 Students)
    Located Nearby10 minute drive / 4.9 miles away
    Property Identified
    8/10

    Weeks Middle School

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    901 East Park Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (0 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
    1/10

    South Union Elementary School

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    4201 South Union Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (0 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    4/10

    Lincoln High School

    Des Moines Independent Community School District
    2600 Southwest 9th Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (0 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
    1/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Elmcrest.

    Big Box and Retail

    Menards

    6000 SE 14th St
    2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

    Target

    1111 E Army Post Rd
    3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

    Walgreens

    3140 SE 14th St
    3 minute drive / 1.27 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

    1100 7th Street
    8 minute drive / 4.16 miles away

    Drake University

    2507 University Avenue
    10 minute drive / 4.91 miles away

    Grand View University

    1200 Grandview Ave
    11 minute drive / 5.57 miles away

    Groceries

    Hy-Vee

    1107 E Army Post Rd
    3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

    Save-A-Lot

    3200 SW 9th St
    4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

    Price Chopper

    1819 Beaver Ave
    12 minute drive / 5.87 miles away

    Hospitals

    Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant Street
    7 minute drive / 3.71 miles away

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    9 minute drive / 4.2 miles away

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Road
    11 minute drive / 5.43 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Great Western Trail

    7200 Southeast 5th Street
    4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

    Gray's Lake

    2101 Fluer Drive
    5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

    James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

    2600 Hartford Avenue
    5 minute drive / 2.69 miles away

    Elmcrest has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Great Western Trail, Gray's Lake , James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greenwood Park.

    Shopping Centers

    Southdale Shopping Center

    4820-5132 SE 14th St
    1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

    Southdale Retail Center

    4930 SE 14th St
    2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

    McKinley Plaza

    4804-4814 SW 9th St
    2 minute drive / 0.85 miles away

    Elmcrest has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Des Moines Studio Apartments $953$380$2,986
    Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,164$480$4,182
    Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,279$643$3,593
    Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,643$685$4,112
    Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,144$550$10,000+

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