The Elmhurst

833 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
Monthly Rent
$865 - $1,500
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
600 - 1,300 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Model C

$865 - $1,100
1 Bed, 1 Bath
600 - 900 Sq. Ft.
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Model A

$1,300 - $1,500
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,300 Sq. Ft.
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* 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1914
  • 10 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

  • Street

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Property Highlights

  • 3 Stories of Walkways & Glass Roof
  • Antique Light Fixtures
  • Bay Windows
  • Beautiful Wood Floors
  • Central Atrium
  • Fantastic Woodwork
  • Gas Stoves
  • Marble and Tile Entry with Stained Glass

Apartment Features

  • Bay Window
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Utilities Included
  • Vintage Building

Map of The Elmhurst

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Active

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Airport

Des Moines International

12 min Drive

Des Moines International

Moving to Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Elmhurst proximity to Ingersoll Square. Ingersoll Square is 0.6 miles away.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Elmhurst are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Drake Park, Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden, and Western Gateway Park.

Airports

Living in Sherman Hill provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 12 minutes from The Elmhurst.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Edmunds Fine Arts Academy

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Walnut Street School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Callanan Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St Anthony Elementary School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Roosevelt High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

K12 International Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)
Grand View University Drive: 8 min (4.6 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny Drive: 20 min (11.2 mi)

About The Elmhurst

Elegant Victorian Brick Building minutes to Downtown Des Moibes. Marble and tile entries with stained glass windows and fantastic woodwork. Central atrium with 3 stories of walkways & glass roof. Beautiful wood floors overlaying concrete construction… with antique light fixtures. This type of apartment is seen in movies, but very rare in real life, you must tour the building to appreciate.The Elmhurst is located on a quiet Residential street on top of the hill 1 block to Smoky Row, 4 blocks to Gateway Market, and 3 blocks to Carl's Bar. Hoyt Sherman & the Sculpture Garden are on the Southeast corner of the neighborhood. 10 minute walk to downtown and bus service is 1/2 a block away.

The Elmhurst is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:
833 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone Number: (515) 414-8623
Office Hours
  • Sunday By Appointment Only
  • Monday By Appointment Only
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  • Wednesday By Appointment Only
  • Thursday By Appointment Only
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  • Saturday By Appointment Only

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Languages: English

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