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Townhouse for rent
  • Special offer
    $1,385/mo

    2253 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,400sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Townhouse
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Off-street parkingCentral airAll new flooringThree bedroomsConvenient parking lotSpacious town home
    **SPECIAL! Move-in in December and receive a $500 gift card Income Restrictions Apply. Please contact us for more information. So much SPACE for such an AFFORDABLE PRICE! This beautiful and spacious town home has 1,400 square feet of living space and all the conveniences of a house at a fraction of the cost. Three bedrooms with TWO FULL BATHS! ALL NEW FLOORING! Appliances are provided including a washer and dryer IN THE UNIT, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Central air! Off-street parking is also included in our convenient parking lot. These town homes are located in the Drake neighborhood, just one block from Drake University, and in close proximity to bus routes, parks, and downtown Des Moines. Snow removal and landscaping are all included. So, all you pay is your own Gas, Water, and Electric. Drake students are accepted with a 1-year lease and credit approval. Section 8 is accepted - please contact us for pricing. Snow removal and landscaping are all included. So, all you pay is your own Gas, Water, and Electric.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 01:25pm

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent, Water not included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/21/2025Listed for rent$1,385-1.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/10/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/2/2023Listed for rent$1,400+0.4%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/7/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/26/2023Listed for rent$1,395$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Drake

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    • Special offer! **SPECIAL! Move-in in December and receive a $500 gift card