228 1st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
What This House Offers
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.
Unit
- $1,298 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 850 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Refrigerator
228 1st St is a single-family home for rent in West Des Moines, IA
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West Des Moines, IA 50265
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Hillside Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Airazi Academy
Grades PK-5
Private
Stilwell Junior High School
Grades 6-8
Public
Valley High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Dowling Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Valley Southwoods
Grades 6-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University
Drive: 9 min (4.7 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 11 min (6 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 11 min (6.2 mi)
Grand View University
Drive: 14 min (9.1 mi)
Discover Outer West Des Moines/Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 228 1st St proximity to 411-415 5th St, Gateway Center, and The Plaza at 63rd. 411-415 5th St is 0.6 miles away, and Gateway Center is within a 16 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 228 1st St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including American Legion Park, Brown's Woods, and Greenwood / Ashworth Park.
Airports
Living in Outer West Des Moines/Urbandale provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 9 minutes from 228 1st St.