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    • The Flats on 21st

    1313 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    Apartment building
    Studio-1 bed
    Pet-friendly
    Air conditioning (wall unit)
    Shared laundry

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Unit
    , sortable column    		Sqft, sortable columnAvailable, sortable columnBase rent, sorted ascending
    9
    Studio, 1 ba
    8 photos
    550
    Now
    $495
    5
    1 bd, 1 ba
    6 photos
    600
    Now
    $695

    What's special

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Other
    • Shared: Coin operated laundry on site

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Range Oven
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Wall Mounted Air Conditioning: A/C Wall Unit
    Other
    • 1 Building Key
    • 1 Mail Key

    Policies

    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed

    Neighborhood: Carpenter

    On Des Moines’ east side, you’ll find a mix of historic Craftsman homes, tree-shaded blocks, and accessible modern amenities. It retains a neighborhood intimacy even amidst urban conveniences. Rent averages around $1,100 to $1,400.

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    Travel times

    Points of Interest

    Groceries

    		Distance
    Chocolaterie Stam1 mi
    Ingersoll Wine & Spirits2 mi
    C Fresh Market0.9 mi
    Price Chopper1 mi
    Shop N Save III1 mi
    The Flats on 21st has 5 grocery stores within a 2 mile distance.

    Shopping

    		Distance
    Funky Finds Vintage & Retro1 mi
    Zzz Records1 mi
    Smitten Kitten1 mi
    St Vincent De Paul1 mi
    Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy1 mi
    The Flats on 21st has 5 shopping centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Parks and recreation

    		Distance
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park1 mi
    Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - Downtown1 mi
    Nationwide Gym1 mi
    Western Gateway Park1 mi
    John R. Grubb Community YMCA0.8 mi
    The Flats on 21st has 5 parks and recreation locations within a 1 mile distance.

    Fitness

    		Distance
    Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness - Downtown1 mi
    Nationwide Gym1 mi
    Western Gateway Park1 mi
    John R. Grubb Community YMCA0.8 mi
    Evelyn Davis Park0.4 mi
    The Flats on 21st has 5 fitness centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    83 / 100
    Very Walkable
    42 / 100
    Some Transit
    49 / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Des Moines

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of The Flats on 21st?

    The Flats on 21st has a walk score of 83, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of The Flats on 21st?

    The Flats on 21st has a transit score of 42, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to The Flats on 21st?

    The schools assigned to The Flats on 21st include King Elementary School, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

    Does The Flats on 21st have in-unit laundry?

    No, but The Flats on 21st has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is The Flats on 21st in?

    The Flats on 21st is in the Carpenter neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.

    What are The Flats on 21st's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed.

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,150.

    Average rent

    $1,150

    Month-over-month

    +$100

    Year-over-year

    +$70

    Available rentals

    465

    Des Moines, IA Rental Market Data