1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$725 - $850
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
663 - 850 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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1BR/1.0BA

$725 - $750
1 Bed, 1 Bath
663 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1207-33
$725
663
Now
1205-21
$750
663
Now

2BR/1.0BA

$795 - $850
2 Beds, 1 Bath
850 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1207-30
$825
850
Now
1205-22
$795
850
Now
1207-28
$850
850
Now
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1997
  • 36 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $25

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.

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Property Highlights

  • Close to downtown
  • First Floor
  • off street parking
  • pet friednly
  • pet friendly
  • Vinyl living areas
  • washer and dryer onsite

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Deck
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Patio
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Controlled Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Online Services
  • Playground
  • Walk-Up

Map of 1201 E Bell Avenue

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Airport

Des Moines International

11 min Drive

Des Moines International

Moving to Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 1201 E Bell Avenue proximity to Indianola Road Park Plaza, Southgate Shopping Center, and Park Avenue Plaza. Indianola Road Park Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and Southgate Shopping Center is within a 15 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 1201 E Bell Avenue are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Pioneer Park of Des Moines, Columbus Park, and Mac Rae Park.

Airports

Living in Indianola Hills provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 11 minutes from 1201 E Bell Avenue.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Howe Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Weeks Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St Anthony Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Lincoln High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

The Keystone School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban Drive: 9 min (3.8 mi)
Grand View University Drive: 7 min (4.3 mi)
Drake University Drive: 11 min (6 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West Drive: 24 min (14.5 mi)

About 1201 E Bell Avenue

This is surely one of the best-kept secrets of Des Moines' South side. Just minutes to downtown and I-235. This is a small, well-cared for community in a very convenient location.

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