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Forest Ave


601 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA

Studio - 1 Bed
1 Bath

0 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Jan. 21st
Studio • 1 Bath
$625
Size: N/A
1 Available
Managed By: Bbt Rentals Llc
605-203
$625
Available Jan 23rd, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$695
Size: N/A
1 Available
Managed By: Bbt Rentals Llc
605-205
$695
Available Jan 21st, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$795
Size: N/A
0 Available
Managed By: Bbt Rentals Llc
605-201
$795
Rented
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
76
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
46
Some Transit
Bike Score®
52
Bikeable
Fees & leasing info
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $500
Property details
Description

Welcome home to your 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment unit in our quiet and picturesque neighborhood! This complex is conveniently located near the historic East Village and the up and coming Highland Park Neighborhood while still having easy access to the interstate so our residents have access to all that Des Moines has to offer! Experience modern comfort and convenience in a tranquil setting, with a range of amenities that cater to your lifestyle. At our pet-friendly community, we believe in creating the perfect blend of comfort, style, and affordability for our residents.
Screening Criteria:
To ensure the best living experience for our residents, we have the following screening criteria:
- Household gross monthly income should be 3 times the base rent plus RUBS.
- Minimum credit score of 625.
- No collections (excluding student loans and medical payments).
- Clean criminal history.
- Clean rental history.
Utility Policies:
- Landlord sets up and bills back to the resident for common area electric, water, sewer, and trash at a flat fee.
- Residents are responsible for setting up MidAmerican Electricity & Gas, cable, and internet services as desired.
Amenities:
- Enjoy the pet-friendly environment with no breed restrictions.
- Limit of 2 pets per household, including dogs, cats, small aquariums (10 gallons or less), tanks (10 gallons or less), and caged animals like hamsters, ferrets, and rabbits.
- A $250 non-refundable pet fee per household and a $25 monthly pet rent per pet apply.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $25, due upon submission of your application.
- Minimum Security Deposit: $500, due to secure your unit.
- One-Time Administration Fee: $75, due upon move-in.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 7
Last Updated: Updated 17 minutes ago
Contact Number: (844) 925-4832
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications Corp. 1000.0 50.0
Mediacom Communications Corp. 100.0 10.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
JAB Wireless, Inc. 25.0 5.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Rent report

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 11% more per month.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Des Moines Average
Studio $971 $2.10 $2,912
1BR $1,085 $1.60 $3,254
2BR $1,122 $1.20 $3,365
3BR $1,427 $1.20 $4,282
4BR $1,812 $1.20 $5,435

Availability in Des Moines

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 570 2BR units on the market in Des Moines. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
14% 34% 43% 8% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 182
1BR 452
2BR 570
3BR 102
4BR 17
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 0.4 mi.
Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines 0.42 mi.
Iowa Lutheran Hospital 0.86 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
King County Fire Protection District 26 2.42 mi.
Des Moines Fire Department 3.34 mi.
Saylor Township Fire Department 3.66 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. The soonest move-in date is January 21, 2026.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio and 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $625 to $695. Forest Ave has studio units available starting at $625 and 1 bedroom units available starting at $695.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 601 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA. It's 1.4 miles west from the center of Des Moines.
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