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West Des Moines, IA 50265

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228 1st St

West Des Moines, IA 50265
228 1st St in West Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
2 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 2BR, 1BA Home
  • $1,250 Pricing
  • 850 Square Feet
  • Available Now Availability

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About 228 1st St

228 1st St, West Des Moines, Iowa Nestled in Historic Valley Junction, you will love this 2 bedroom apartment. New LVP flooring throughout. Feels like you have 2 additional living spaces just off of the kitchen. Unit has private patio area and shared space in the backyard, along with additional off-street parking. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Lawn Care/Snow removal included with Rent No Pets No Smoking Application Process: Background and soft credit check required. 12 month lease minimum. There is a $50 application fee per adult(will be reimbursed if you move in), and if approved, there is a one time administrative fee of $150(waived if you move in). Deposit pends on background and credit on accepted applications.

228 1st St is located in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood and 50265 Zip code of West Des Moines, IA.

Lease Terms

  • 12

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Garden Style

Kitchen Amenities

  • Refrigerator
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228 1st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Getting Around

  • 40 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some 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

  • 60 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Parks

    Very large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 20 / 100 Noise Level

    Multiple sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about 228 1st St

What type of rentals are available at 228 1st St?

There is currently a 2 Bed 1 Bath Home for rent with 850 listed at 228 1st St. It is Available Now.

How much is the rent at 228 1st St?

228 1st St is currently listed at $1,250.

What area of town is 228 1st St located in?

Located in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood, 228 1st St is in the 50265 Zip Code of West Des Moines, IA.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability 3.0

    The Affordability rating shows you how this community's most affordable floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

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Nearby Schools

Stilwell Junior High School

West Des Moines Community School District
1601 Vine Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (662 Students)
7/10

Hillside Elementary School

West Des Moines Community School District
713 8th Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (559 Students)
3/10

Valley High School

West Des Moines Community School District
3650 Woodland Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2060 Students)
6/10

Valley Southwoods

West Des Moines Community School District
625 South 35th Street
Public School - Grades 6-12 (687 Students)
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 228 1st St.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1999 Grand Ave
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Petco

7333 Buffalo Rd
4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away

Target

1800 Valley West Dr
7 minute drive / 3.43 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.24 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
9 minute drive / 4.21 miles away

Des Moines Area Community College - West Campus

5959 Grand Avenue
10 minute drive / 5.07 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1900 Grand Ave
6 minute drive / 3.13 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
6 minute drive / 3.17 miles away

Natural Grocers

8650 Hickman Rd
7 minute drive / 3.62 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
8 minute drive / 3.74 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
9 minute drive / 4.35 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
9 minute drive / 4.35 miles away

Military Bases

Camp Dodge

19 minute drive / 9.02 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Greenwood Park

4500 Grande Ave
4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Holiday Aquatic Center

1701 Railroad Ave
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
6 minute drive / 2.87 miles away

228 1st St has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Greenwood Park, Holiday Aquatic Center , Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Great Western Trail.

Shopping Centers

West Des Moines - Retail

411-415 5th St
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Gateway Center

310-332 Grand Ave
2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away

The Plaza at 63rd

6151 Thornton Ave
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

228 1st St has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

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BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
West Des Moines Studio Apartments $973$595$1,730
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,157$693$4,680
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,313$698$3,273
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,777$1,070$3,550
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,700$2,700$2,700
2 Bedroom Homes$1,498$875$1,880
3 Bedroom Homes$2,116$1,400$4,500
4 Bedroom Homes$2,634$1,750$3,795
5 Bedroom Homes$4,250$4,250$4,250

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