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(515) 400-4120
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4212 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Grand Homes (55+ Community)

4212 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 400-4120
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  • 1–3 Bedrooms
  • $800-$1,250Pricing
  • 700–1,500Square Feet

Rent Specials

Every Day is a Rent Special !~~Our homes, (yes, you have your own private yard, your own four walls, park next to your home--no common hallways, no big parking lots, no bugs, smells of fires coming from the neighbor(s) whose wall you share. All this for $$$hundreds of dollars less than smaller apartments. We don't rely on rent specials that disappear to draw you in. We rely on rock bottom prices with upscale properties. We are NOT subsidized by your children and grandchildren's taxes. No upper limit income restrictions. Grand Homes prefers that interested parties make both email and voicemail contacts.

About Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Grand Homes (55+ Community) is located in the Douglas Acres Neighborhood and 50317 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Grand Homes III

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Grand Homes (55+ Community) offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $800 and having 700–1,500 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bedroom

    $800

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 700-800 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $800Available NowOne Bedroom700-800 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Skylights
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $800
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Two bedroom

    2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 1000-1100 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $850Call for AvailabilityTwo bedroom1000-1100 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Skylights
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $850 - $995

    2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $995Call for Availability2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath1100 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Skylights
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $995
  • 3 Bedrooms

    Three Bedroom

    From $975

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1200-1500 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $975Available NowThree Bedroom1200-1500 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Skylights
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $975 - $1,250
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

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.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Pet Policies are Negotiable

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiPark off street next to home 1-2 spaces

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

  • Updated, Upgraded, Each Home Unique

Interior Features

  • Skylights
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay Window
  • Crown Molding
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Office
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Dining Room
  • Hardwood Floors

Outdoor Features

  • Yard
  • Deck
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4212 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Where is Grand Homes (55+ Community) located?

Grand Homes (55+ Community) is located at 4212 E 29th St near the Douglas Acres area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Grand Homes (55+ Community)?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Grand Homes (55+ Community) currently range from $800 to $1,250

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 Grand Homes (55+ Community) is: Every Day is a Rent Special !~~Our homes, (yes, you have your own private yard, your own four walls, park next to your home--no common hallways, no big parking lots, no bugs, smells of fires coming from the neighbor(s) whose wall you share. All this for $$$hundreds of dollars less than smaller apartments. We don't rely on rent specials that disappear to draw you in. We rely on rock bottom prices with upscale properties. We are NOT subsidized by your children and grandchildren's taxes. No upper limit income restrictions. Grand Homes prefers that interested parties make both email and voicemail contacts..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.8

    The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Grand Homes (55+ Community) Apartments are 7.77% cheaper than the average apartment in the Douglas Acres area, and 35.63% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Douglas Acres Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$800$750+$506.7%
    3 Bedroom$975$1,231-$256-20.8%
    2 Bedroom$850$936-$86-9.2%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$800$1,177-$377-32.0%
    3 Bedroom$975$1,659-$684-41.2%
    2 Bedroom$850$1,283-$433-33.7%

    Methodology: On 03/22/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 62 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Grand Homes (55+ Community) (Douglas Acres), and 1369 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 03/22/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Saydel High School

Saydel Community School District
5601 Northeast 7th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away
3/10

Woodside Middle School

Saydel Community School District
5810 Northeast 14th Street
Public School - Grades K-8 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away
4/10

Cornell Elementary School

Saydel Community School District
5817 Northeast 3rd Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone7 minute drive / 3.4 miles away
4/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Grand Homes (55+ Community).

Big Box and Retail

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away

Menards

370 36th Ave SW
5 minute drive / 2.65 miles away

Lowe's

3610 8th St SW
5 minute drive / 2.77 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
5 minute drive / 2.52 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
9 minute drive / 4.53 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus

2006 South Ankeny Boulevard
11 minute drive / 5.34 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
4 minute drive / 2.2 miles away

Hy-Vee

4815 Maple Dr
7 minute drive / 3.63 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
13 minute drive / 6.15 miles away

Hospitals

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
9 minute drive / 4.39 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
9 minute drive / 4.53 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
10 minute drive / 5.08 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

18 minute drive / 8.68 miles away

Parks and Recreation

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

2600 Hartford Avenue
11 minute drive / 5.34 miles away

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
11 minute drive / 5.34 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
14 minute drive / 6.67 miles away

Grand Homes (55+ Community) has 5 parks within 8.7 miles, including James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , Greenwood Park, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

Plaza Shops

3501 E 26th St
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Lee Town Center

2450 E Euclid Ave
3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

Eastwood Village

3330 E 33rd St
3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

Grand Homes (55+ Community) has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $950$380$3,626
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,177$480$4,212
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,283$643$3,593
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,659$685$4,120
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,813$550$10,000+

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