Grand Colony Apartments in Des Moines, IA

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The office Hours for Grand Colony 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,

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Grand Colony

2824 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 461-8994

Studio–1 Bedrooms
$740-$815 Pricing
375–625 Square Feet

About Grand Colony

Grand Colony is located at 2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, and is managed by Conlin Properties. Grand Colony offers Studio to 1-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 375 to 625 sq. ft. Amenities include air conditioning, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, Patio/Balcony, picnic area, and more. The property is located in the heart of the 50312 ZIP code. "Residents of Grand Colony enjoy a prime location along historic Grand Avenue, with convenient access to Greenwood Park, the Des Moines Art Center, the Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden, and the vibrant Ingersoll Avenue dining district. Whether you're looking for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local restaurants, or scenic neighborhood walks, some of Des Moines' most desirable destinations are just minutes from your front door.

Grand Colony is located in the Haines Park Owls Head Estates Neighborhood and 50312 Zip code of Des Moines, IA.

Unique Features and Amenities

BBQ/Picnic Area
Carpeting
Individual Air Conditioning
Indoor Corridor
Off Street Parking
Private Balcony/Patio

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Office Hours

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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Grand Colony offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $740 and having 375–625 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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Studio
1 Bedrooms

0 Bed 1 Bath

$740

Studio, 1 Bath, 375 sq ft

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	View Details
$740	Available Now	114	375	View Details Below
$740	Available Now	215	375	View Details Below
$740	Available Now	306	375	View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

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

Kitchen

Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price

$740

Unit 114 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$740

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Model Rent and Fees

Price

$740

Unit 215 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$740

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Model Rent and Fees

Price

$740

Unit 306 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$740

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Model Rent and Fees

Price

$740

1 Bedroom
1 Bed 1 Bath
$815
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 625 sq ft
Available Now
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Property Map
$815 Available Now 101 625
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Unit 101 Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
Heating
Tub/Shower
Kitchen
Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Range
Living Space
Carpet
Dining Room
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Window Coverings
Unit 101 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
$815
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$815
Apartment Model: 1 Bed 1 Bath$8151 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 625 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 101Apartment Model: 1 Bed 1 Bath$8151 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 625 sq ftAvailable Now

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map
$815	Available Now	101	625

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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Studio - 375SF

1BR, 1BA - 625SF

Property Information

53 Units
3 Stories
Built in 1970

Lease Terms

12 mo

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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.

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Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged Per Applicant.$35.00
Due at Move-In: Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged per unit.$100.00

Other Fees and Policies

Storage Fees

Storage Unit: Storage DepositiCharged per rentable item.$0.00; Storage RentiCharged per rentable item.$20.00/mo

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

Restrictions:

$250 non refundable pet fee and an additional $25 monthly pet rent. Call for policy details.

Dogs

Restrictions:

$250 non refundable pet fee and an additional $25 monthly pet rent. Call for policy details.

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Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot

1 Max

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

Unique Amenities

BBQ/Picnic Area
Carpeting
Individual Air Conditioning
Indoor Corridor
Off Street Parking
Private Balcony/Patio

On-Site Services

Public Transportation
Laundry Facilities

Outdoor Features

Grill
Picnic Area
Patio

Recreation and Fitness

Pool

Interior Features

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

Kitchen Amenities

Eat In Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Oven
Disposal

Living Area Features

Walk In Closets
Dining Room
Carpet
Vinyl Flooring
Office
Window Coverings

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Getting Around

70 / 100 Moderately walkable
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
30 / 100 Limited public transit
Transit is available for some trips
60 / 100 Moderately bikeable
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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80 / 100 Restaurants
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes
70 / 100 Cafes
Variety of cafés within a few minutes
90 / 100 Nightlife
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes
70 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within a few minutes
90 / 100 Parks
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes
40 / 100 Noise Level
Some sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Colony

Where is Grand Colony located?

Grand Colony is located at 2824 Grand Ave near the Haines Park Owls Head Estates area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Grand Colony?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at Grand Colony currently range from $740 to $815

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for Grand Colony 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 Grand Colony Apartments are 26.65% cheaper than the average apartment in the Haines Park Owls Head Estates area, and 27.35% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.
Rent Comparison to the Haines Park Owls Head Estates Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $740 $916 -$176 -19.2%
1 Bedroom $815 $1,236 -$421 -34.1%
Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $740 $964 -$224 -23.2%
1 Bedroom $815 $1,189 -$374 -31.5%
Methodology: On 08/31/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 552 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Grand Colony (Haines Park Owls Head Estates), and 1052 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 08/31/2026

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$740	$916	-$176	-19.2%
1 Bedroom	$815	$1,236	-$421	-34.1%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$740	$964	-$224	-23.2%
1 Bedroom	$815	$1,189	-$374	-31.5%

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Nearby Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community School District

316 37th Street

Public School - Grades K-5 (272 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Callanan Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District

3010 Center Street

Public School - Grades 6-8 (441 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away

Roosevelt High School

Des Moines Independent Community School District

4419 Center Street

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1986 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Grand Colony.

Big Box and Retail

Petco

7333 Buffalo Rd

7 minute drive / 3.34 miles away

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St

7 minute drive / 3.6 miles away

Staples

3800 Merle Hay Rd

8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave

2 minute drive / 0.95 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave

4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St

5 minute drive / 2.44 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

18 minute drive / 8.68 miles away

Grand Colony has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Greenwood Park, Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Holiday Aquatic Center , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

Grand Colony has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments	$964	$480	$2,360
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,189	$480	$5,962
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,321	$648	$3,705
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments	$1,712	$655	$2,755
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,335	$530	$2,300

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0 Bed 1 Bath