Park Forest
2101 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
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- Bedrooms
- 1 - 21 - 2 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 Bath1 Bath
- Sq. Ft.
- 630 - 825 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
1x1 630
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1984
- 144 units3 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
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Monthly Utility Billing Fee$8 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$60
Due at Move-In
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Administrative Fee$185
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Billing Utility Fee$25
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Garage
Cats Allowed
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Cats Allowed
Max of 2, Spayed/Neutered, Declawed
Restrictions
Under 25 lbs. $40 monthly pet rent per pet.
Dogs Allowed
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Dogs Allowed
Max of 2, Spayed/Neutered, Declawed
Restrictions
Under 25 lbs. $40 monthly pet rent per pet.
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
- Air Conditioning
- Easy Access To I-235
- High Speed Internet Access
- Located On The Southside Of Des Moines
- Minutes To Downtown Des Moines
- Near Grocery And Entertainment
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fans
- Dining Room
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
Community Features
- Garages
- Maintenance on site
- Playground
- Property Manager on Site
- Sundeck
- Walk-Up
Map of Park Forest
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Very drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Airport
14 min Drive
Moving to Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Park Forest proximity to Southgate Shopping Center and Indianola Road Park Plaza. Southgate Shopping Center is 1 mile away, and Indianola Road Park Plaza is within a 20 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Park Forest are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including James W. Cownie Soccer Park, Pioneer Park of Des Moines, and Ewing Park.
Airports
Living in Pioneer Park provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 13 minutes from Park Forest.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
River Woods Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
McKinley Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Weeks Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Anthony Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
East High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12
Public
K12 International Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Des Moines Area C.C., Urban | Drive: 11 min (4.9 mi) |
| Grand View University | Drive: 10 min (5.7 mi) |
| Drake University | Drive: 14 min (6.2 mi) |
| Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny | Drive: 22 min (12.3 mi) |
About Park Forest
Excellent value for your rent budget! Nice space. Close to parks and schools. Near the Cownie Soccer Park and Cownie Baseball Park. Easy commute to downtown. It's a great time to live at Park Forest Apartments!
Excellent value for your rent budget! Nice space. Close to parks and schools. Near the Cownie Soccer Park and Cownie Baseball Park. Easy commute to downtown. It's a great time to live at Park Forest Apartments!
Park Forest is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines, IA 50320
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- Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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