1144 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
What This House Offers
Located right off University Ave on beautiful Polk Blvd, near Waveland Golf Course and walking distance to Waveland Cafe, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom duplex has... original hardwood flooring in the large living room with big windows that let in great natural light. The kitchen includes plenty of countertop and cabinet space along with a fridge and gas stove. Down the hall you'll find both bedrooms, one of which can easily fit a king sized bed plus dressers, and the full bathroom. There is an unfinished basement that includes a washer and dryer and has plenty of room for storage. Central AC/Heat. Pets up to 25lbs negotiable with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent.
Tenant pays all utilities. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $1200, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 1144 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA.
Unit
- $1,200 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 808 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Refrigerator
1144 Polk Blvd is a single-family home for rent in Des Moines, IA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Cats
- Cats Allowed
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Des Moines, IA 50311
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Hubbell Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Merrill Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Dowling Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University
Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 6 min (3 mi)
Grand View University
Drive: 12 min (7 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 16 min (10.4 mi)
Discover Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1144 Polk Blvd proximity to Uptown Shopping Center, Shops at Roosevelt, and Franklin Plaza. Uptown Shopping Center is 0.6 miles away, and Shops at Roosevelt is within a 15 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1144 Polk Blvd are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Greenwood / Ashworth Park, and Witmer Park.
Airports
Living in Waveland Park provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 16 minutes from 1144 Polk Blvd.