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(515) 393-2971
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2101 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

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Park Forest

2101 E Virginia Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 393-2971
Park Forest in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $705-$1,026Total Monthly Price
  • 630–825Square Feet

About Park Forest

Excellent value for your rent budget! Nice space. Close to parks and schools. Near the Cownie Soccer Park and Cownie Baseball Park. Easy commute to downtown. It's a great time to live at Park Forest Apartments!

Park Forest is located in the Pioneer Park Neighborhood and 50320 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Indigo Living

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Park Forest offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $705 and having 630–825 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1x1 630

    $705

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 630 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $705Available Now1x1 630630 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

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

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Dining Room
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $705Total Monthly Price
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2x1 825

    From $769

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 825 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $769Available Now2x1 825825 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

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

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Kitchen
    • Range

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Dining Room
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $769 - $1,026Total Monthly Price
Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$185
Billing Utility FeeiBilling Utility Fee $24.95 Charged per unit.$25

Utilities

Monthly Utility Billing FeeiMonthly Utility Billing Fee $7.45 Charged per unit.$8/mo

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
Spayed/Neutered, Declawed
Restrictions:

Under 25 lbs. $40 monthly pet rent per pet.

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
Spayed/Neutered, Declawed
Restrictions:

Under 25 lbs. $40 monthly pet rent per pet.

Parking Info and Fees

Garage Parkingi$55/month for garages.

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

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Sundeck

Recreation and Fitness

  • Playground

Interior Features

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

Kitchen Amenities

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

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Dining Room
  • Window Coverings
  • Carpet
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2101 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–2:00 pm
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Forest

Where is Park Forest located?

Park Forest is located at 2101 E Virginia Ave near the Pioneer Park area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Park Forest?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Park Forest currently range from $705 to $1,026

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Park Forest are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.4

    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 Park Forest Apartments are 37.0% cheaper than the average apartment in the Pioneer Park area, and 39.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Pioneer Park Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*Neighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$705$1,113-$408-36.7%
    2 Bedroom$769$1,227-$458-37.3%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*City Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$705$1,163-$458-39.4%
    2 Bedroom$769$1,287-$518-40.2%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Methodology: On 03/04/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 175 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Park Forest (Pioneer Park), and 1150 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 03/04/2026

    * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

East High School

Des Moines Independent Community
815 East 13th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2040 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.0 miles away
2/10

River Woods Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community
2929 Southeast 22nd Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (496 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
3/10

Weeks Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
901 East Park Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (684 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
1/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Park Forest.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

Menards

6000 SE 14th St
4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away

Target

1111 E Army Post Rd
5 minute drive / 2.75 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
7 minute drive / 3.65 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
9 minute drive / 4.31 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
10 minute drive / 4.86 miles away

Groceries

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away

Hy-Vee

1107 E Army Post Rd
5 minute drive / 2.66 miles away

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
10 minute drive / 5.13 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
7 minute drive / 3.47 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
7 minute drive / 3.61 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
10 minute drive / 4.95 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

25 minute drive / 11.73 miles away

Parks and Recreation

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

2600 Hartford Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

Great Western Trail

7200 Southeast 5th Street
6 minute drive / 3.13 miles away

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
7 minute drive / 3.31 miles away

Park Forest has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Great Western Trail, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , and Greenwood Park.

Shopping Centers

Southgate Shopping Center

3321 SE 14th St
2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

Indianola Road Park Plaza

3312 Indianola Ave
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Southridge Market

5101 SE 14th St
5 minute drive / 1.68 miles away

Park Forest has 5 shopping centers within 1.8 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $949$380$2,986
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,163$597$4,422
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,287$627$3,531
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,627$685$4,100
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,178$655$2,511

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