**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.
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
What's special
Off-street parkingCentral airAll new flooringThree bedroomsConvenient parking lotSpacious town home
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 01:25pm
Travel times
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,385-1.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,400+0.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 6/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- Special offer! **SPECIAL! Move-in in December and receive a $500 gift card

