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

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Grand Colony

2824 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 461-8994
Grand Colony in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • $665-$815 Pricing
  • 375–625 Square Feet

About Grand Colony

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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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Grand Colony offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $665 and having 375–625 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • Studio

    0 Bed 1 Bath

    From $665

    Studio, 1 Bath, 375 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $665Available Now314375
    $740Available Now305375
    $740Available Now211375

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $665 - $740

    Unit 314 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $665
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $665 - $740

    Unit 305 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $740
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $665 - $740

    Unit 211 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $740
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $665 - $740
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed 1 Bath

    $815

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 625 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $815Available Now102625
    $815Available Now201625

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready

    Kitchen

    • Oven
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $815

    Unit 102 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $815
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $815

    Unit 201 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $815
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $815
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

  • 53 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1970

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.$35.00
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.

      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

      • Picnic Area
      • Patio

      Interior Features

      • Balcony
      • Cable Ready
      • Air Conditioning

      Kitchen Amenities

      • Oven
      • Refrigerator

      Living Area Features

      • Window Coverings
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      2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

      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 $665 to $815

      Are pets allowed?

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

      Lifestyle Ratings

      • Affordability Good Value3.6

        The Grand Colony Apartments are 31.55% cheaper than the average apartment in the Haines Park Owls Head Estates area, and 28.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

        Rent Comparison to the Haines Park Owls Head Estates Neighborhood

        FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
        Studio$665$932-$267-28.6%
        1 Bedroom$815$1,244-$429-34.5%

        Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

        FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
        Studio$665$933-$268-28.7%
        1 Bedroom$815$1,147-$332-28.9%

        Methodology: On 06/02/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 564 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Grand Colony (Haines Park Owls Head Estates), and 1032 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 06/02/2026

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      Nearby Schools

      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
      4/10

      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
      5/10

      Callanan Middle School

      Des Moines Independent Community School District
      3010 Center Street
      Public School - Grades 6-8 (507 Students)
      In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
      3/10
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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

      Colleges and Universities

      Drake University

      2507 University Avenue
      4 minute drive / 1.58 miles away

      Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

      1100 7th Street
      4 minute drive / 2.09 miles away

      Grand View University

      1200 Grandview Ave
      8 minute drive / 4.13 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

      Hospitals

      Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

      1200 Pleasant Street
      4 minute drive / 1.58 miles away

      Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Ave
      4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Road
      5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

      Military Bases

      Camp Dodge

      18 minute drive / 8.68 miles away

      Parks and Recreation

      Greenwood Park

      4500 Grande Ave
      3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

      Gray's Lake

      2101 Fluer Drive
      3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

      Pappajohn Sculpture Park

      13th St. and Grand Ave
      4 minute drive / 1.41 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.

      Shopping Centers

      Grand Woods Plaza

      2125 Grand Ave
      2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

      2105 Ingersoll

      2105 Ingersoll Ave
      2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

      Ingersoll Square

      1905 Ingersoll Ave
      2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

      Grand Colony has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

      Nearby Neighborhoods

      Haines Park Owls Head Estates

      Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $480
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      Woodland Heights

      Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $525
      View Rentals

      Greenwood

      Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $525
      View Rentals

      Rental Price Ranges in the Area

      BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
      Des Moines Studio Apartments $933$480$1,992
      Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,147$480$2,927
      Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,289$648$4,055
      Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,689$685$3,430
      Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,315$560$2,300

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