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936 42nd St, Unit A

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Des Moines, IA 50312

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936 42nd St, Unit A

Des Moines, IA 50312
936 42nd St, Unit A in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
2 Bedroom - for Rent
Unit A
  • 2BR, 1BA
  • $1,800 Pricing
  • 988 Square Feet
  • 09-01-2026 Availability

About 936 42nd St, Unit A

This is a historical mid-century brick commerical/residential building. Unit A features 988sqft with 2 bedrooms, a dining room and family room. It has beautiful original hard wood floors, original glass block wall and a brand new kitchen and bathroom with stainless steel appliances and all new fixtures. It is a great location, just a 1/2 block from Roosevelt Shopping district and 2 blocks from HyVee Drugtown and Uptown shopping center. The unit includes heat/ac, electrical, gas, water, internet as well as 2 parking spots. Please message if you are interested in viewing the space.

936 42nd St, Unit A is located in the Waveland Park Neighborhood and 50312 Zip code of Des Moines, IA.

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

936 42nd St, Unit A offers 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,800 and having 988 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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    • 2 Bedrooms

      $1,800

      936 42nd St, Unit A

      2 Beds, 1 Bath, 988 sq ft
      $1,800 depositAvailable Sep 1

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
      $1,800 September 1, 2026A988$1,800

      Unit A Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Smoke Free
      • Storage Space

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Kitchen
      • Stainless Steel Appliances

      Unit A Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,800
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      Deposit

      • $1,800 deposit
    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

    • 4 Units

    Lease Terms

    • 12 Month Lease

    Fees and Policies

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats
    • $0 Fee
    • $0 Deposit
    • Monthly Pet Fee $0
    Dogs
    • $0 Fee
    • $0 Deposit
    • Monthly Pet Fee $0

    Parking Info and Fees

    Surface Lot

    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

    • Laundry Facilities

    Interior Features

    • Storage Space
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher

    Living Area Features

    • Dining Room
    • Family Room
    • Hardwood Floors
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    936 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    Getting Around

    • 60 / 100 Moderately walkable

      Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

    • 30 / 100 Limited public transit

      Transit is available for some trips

    • 60 / 100 Moderately bikeable

      Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly

      Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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    Getting to Know the Area

    • 70 / 100 Restaurants

      Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 60 / 100 Cafes

      Variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 60 / 100 Nightlife

      Several bars within a few minutes

    • 70 / 100 Shopping

      Several shops within a few minutes

    • 60 / 100 Parks

      Large amount of park space nearby

    • 40 / 100 Noise Level

      Some sources of noise nearby

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    Frequently Asked Questions about 936 42nd St, Unit A

    Where is 936 42nd St, Unit A located?

    936 42nd St, Unit A is located at 936 42nd St near the Waveland Park area of Des Moines, IA

    What is the current rent range at 936 42nd St, Unit A?

    2 Bedrooms at 936 42nd St, Unit A is $1,800. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

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

    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 936 42nd St, Unit A.

    Big Box and Retail

    Petco

    7333 Buffalo Rd
    5 minute drive / 2.63 miles away

    Staples

    3800 Merle Hay Rd
    6 minute drive / 3.15 miles away

    Walgreens

    1999 Grand Ave
    7 minute drive / 3.45 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Drake University

    2507 University Avenue
    3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

    Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

    1100 7th Street
    4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

    Grand View University

    1200 Grandview Ave
    8 minute drive / 4.13 miles away

    Groceries

    Price Chopper

    1819 Beaver Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

    Hy-Vee

    1900 Grand Ave
    4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

    Save-A-Lot

    3200 SW 9th St
    7 minute drive / 3.29 miles away

    Hospitals

    Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant Street
    5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Road
    4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    5 minute drive / 2.38 miles away

    Military Bases

    Camp Dodge

    16 minute drive / 7.88 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Greenwood Park

    4500 Grande Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

    Pappajohn Sculpture Park

    13th St. and Grand Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.89 miles away

    Gray's Lake

    2101 Fluer Drive
    4 minute drive / 2.05 miles away

    936 42nd St, Unit A has 5 parks within 5.6 miles, including Greenwood Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake , Holiday Aquatic Center , and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex.

    Shopping Centers

    Shops at Roosevelt

    833-857 42nd St & Rollins Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

    Uptown Shopping Center

    4040-4125 University Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

    2105 Ingersoll

    2105 Ingersoll Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.25 miles away

    936 42nd St, Unit A has 5 shopping centers within 1.4 miles.

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