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212 Thornton Ave

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Des Moines, IA 50315

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212 Thornton Ave

Des Moines, IA 50315
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4 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 4BR, 3BA Home
  • $1,950 Pricing
  • 1,200 Square Feet
  • 09-14-2026 Availability

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About 212 Thornton Ave

Your new home is fully renovated. 3 finished full bathrooms. Basement renovated and finished as well with its own shower, bathroom and living room area. All appliances already installed and in working order. Large storage area in the backyard with electricity. Fairly close to downtown. Nice quiet neighborhood. 5 minute drive to grocery stores. Renter pays for utilities, and completes home maintenance and landscaping needs.

212 Thornton Ave is located in the Indianola Hills Neighborhood and 50315 Zip code of Des Moines, IA.

Lease Terms

  • 12 Month Lease

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.

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

No Pets Allowed

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

Interior Features

  • Storage Space
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Tub/Shower
  • Washer/Dryer

Living Area Features

  • Basement

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
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212 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Getting Around

  • 50 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 20 / 100 Limited public transit

    Transit is available for some trips

  • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 70 / 100 Moderately car friendly

    Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 60 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 40 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within walking distance

  • 60 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 100 / 100 Noise Level

    Virtually no sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about 212 Thornton Ave

What type of rentals are available at 212 Thornton Ave?

There is currently a 4 Bed 3 Bath Home for rent with 1,200 listed at 212 Thornton Ave. It is Available September 14, 2026.

How much is the rent at 212 Thornton Ave?

212 Thornton Ave is currently listed at $1,950.

What area of town is 212 Thornton Ave located in?

Located in the Indianola Hills Neighborhood, 212 Thornton Ave is in the 50315 Zip Code of Des Moines, IA.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 212 Thornton Ave.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Menards

6000 SE 14th St
5 minute drive / 1.68 miles away

Target

1111 E Army Post Rd
4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
8 minute drive / 4.05 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
10 minute drive / 4.96 miles away

Groceries

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Hy-Vee

1107 E Army Post Rd
5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
10 minute drive / 5.01 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
7 minute drive / 3.44 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
9 minute drive / 4.63 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
5 minute drive / 1.74 miles away

Great Western Trail

7200 Southeast 5th Street
4 minute drive / 2.23 miles away

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

13th St. and Grand Ave
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

212 Thornton Ave has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Gray's Lake , Great Western Trail, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, and Greenwood Park.

Shopping Centers

Park Avenue Plaza

3218 SW 9th St
1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away

McKinley Plaza

4804-4814 SW 9th St
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

Powell Bldg

2705 SW 9th St
2 minute drive / 0.79 miles away

212 Thornton Ave has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.

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Indianola Hills

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