1801 E 12th St

Des Moines, IA 50316
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1801 E 12th St

1801 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
3 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 3BR, 1BAHome
  • $1,500Price
  • 1,778Square Feet
  • 02-01-2026Availability

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About 1801 E 12th St

Hidden Surprises -- restored Historic Home - built in 1921 - for Rent -- lots of character (one mile north of downtown - via the bike trail or by street) - and just down the street from Beautiful and historic Union Park. Come explore the beauty of this vintage park. Take a ride on the historic carousel, play tennis in the park - or hang out at Captain Roys for food, drink and music - on the river. * recently restored.... you are going to love this home.... Vitals : Location --- 1801 E. 12th street -- just North of the East Village, Lutheran Hospital and recently opened - Des Moines River Walk, in the Historic Union Park Neighborhood. How To Get There -- Take Pennsylvania Ave - from the front of the Iowa State Capital and head North to University Ave, turn right on University Ave - then turn left on E. 12th street Only a few blocks from beautiful Union Park, near the river, the marina, the Saylorville bike trail and only 1 mile North of downtown. **Beautiful restored 1921 Home, with 3 large sized bedrooms and an unfinished basement. Lots of light from many windows. Vintage smaller kitchen - with historic panel look and plenty of storage. The living and dining rooms have beautiful woodwork and lots of windows... with beams on the ceiling in the living room, sconces throughout and a vintage built in - in the dining room. Fireplace for ambiance - but non working. Nice front porch with new vintage tile. The home includes a washer/dryer in the basement. There is also an old tuck under 1 car garage. Pretty small for car - but good for storage. Plenty of parking behind property. The home has a newer furnace and central air. Nice, well kept, quiet residential area. Rent is $1500 per month + utilities, NO SMOKING, one small dog allowed - two or three renters maximum. If you are interested at seeing the property, please leave your name and a day time phone number -- as well as when you would be available to see the property -- and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest. David Another historic property from Sterling Investments - living in the past and loving every minute of it.

1801 E 12th St is located in the Union Park Neighborhood and 50316 Zip code of Des Moines, IA.

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Property Information

  • Built in 1921

Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

  • Fees Not Specified

Parking Info and Fees

Garage Parking

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

  • Garden Style

Recreation and Fitness

  • Walking/Biking Trails

Interior Features

  • Storage Space
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace
  • Tub/Shower
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Basement
  • Dining Room

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available
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1801 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Frequently Asked Questions about 1801 E 12th St

What type of rentals are available at 1801 E 12th St?

There is currently a 3 Bed 1 Bath Home for rent with 1,778 listed at 1801 E 12th St. It is Available February 1, 2026.

How much is the rent at 1801 E 12th St?

1801 E 12th St is currently listed at $1,500.

What area of town is 1801 E 12th St located in?

Located in the Union Park Neighborhood, 1801 E 12th St is in the 50316 Zip Code of Des Moines, IA.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Luxury 3.2

    The Luxury rating shows you how this community's high end floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Luxury rating is based on the following features:

    • Fireplaces
    • Smoke Free Options
    • Garden Style
    • Walking/Biking Trails
    • Storage Spaces
    • Tub/Showers
    • Heating
    • Washer/Dryer In Unit
    • Air Conditioning
    • Kitchens
    • Dining Rooms
    • Porches
    • Cable Ready
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  • Outdoors 3.0

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    Rating Factors

    This 3.0-star Outdoors rating is based on the following features:

    • Walking/Biking Trails
    • Garden Style
    • Storage Spaces
    • Fireplaces
    • Porches
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Nearby Schools

Cattell Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Community
3101 East 12th Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (322 Students)
6/10

North High School

Des Moines Independent Community
501 Holcomb Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1458 Students)
2/10

Harding Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
203 East Euclid Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (655 Students)
1/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1801 E 12th St.

Big Box and Retail

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
7 minute drive / 3.73 miles away

Lowe's

3610 8th St SW
11 minute drive / 5.3 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
4 minute drive / 1.65 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
6 minute drive / 2.88 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

3940 E 14th St
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
6 minute drive / 2.83 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
8 minute drive / 3.75 miles away

Hospitals

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
4 minute drive / 2.15 miles away

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
4 minute drive / 2.17 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

17 minute drive / 8.36 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

2600 Hartford Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.64 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
8 minute drive / 3.76 miles away

1801 E 12th St has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including Pappajohn Sculpture Park, James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Gray's Lake , Greenwood Park, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

Stony Point Plaza

1300-1699 SE 14th St
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

East Town Plaza

1246 E 14th St
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

MacVilay Plaza

1130 E 9th St
2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away

1801 E 12th St has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

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