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The 31st Street Apartments


500 31st Street Des Moines, IA

4.0 4 reviews
1 Bed
1 Bath

600 - 828 Sq. Ft.

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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$695 - $926
600 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
520-03
$695+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$799 - $1,056
828 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
500-10
$799+
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$689 - $917
649 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
500-17
$689+
Available Apr 30th, 2026
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
81
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
32
Some Transit
Bike Score®
60
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Storage
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Controlled Access
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Living Room
Dining Room
Range / Oven
Freezer
Gated Entry
Clubhouse
Near Campus
Student
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Other:

Cats & Dogs Allowed

Pet Fee: $300.00
Pet Rent: $35.00
Restrictions:

Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets

Parking
Surface Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Property details
Description

Located between Grand and Ingersoll, these two private apartment buildings pack quite a punch! Just minutes from universities and downtown, the 31st Street Apartments in Des Moines offer cozy one and two bedroom apartment homes in controlled access buildings. Relax on your balcony, stretch out inside your well-appointed apartment or enjoy all of the varied activities along Ingersoll Avenue. The choice is yours!

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 26
Last Updated: Updated 3 hours ago
Contact Number: (515) 325-8996
Property manager information
Elevate Property Management
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Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: By Appointment
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
CenturyLink, Inc. 60.0 5.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
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Reviews
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
4 reviews
Cheap housing in a decent area
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The 31st Street Apartments by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$26,200
per year
Rent report

The 31st Street Apartments Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 The 31st Street Apartments      Des Moines Average
1BR
$728
$1,085
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

The 31st Street Apartments is asking 33% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 3% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Des Moines studio apartment, you would pay 12% less per month.

The 31st Street Apartments provides 3% more square footage than the average Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The 31st Street Apartments
1BR $728 $1.10 $2,183
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
Iowa Methodist Medical Center 1.36 mi.
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines 2.11 mi.
Mercy Franklin Center 2.15 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Windsor Heights Fire Department 2.33 mi.
Windsor Heights Fire Department 2.68 mi.
King County Fire Protection District 26 3.82 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 3 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 600 to 828 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 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 $695 to $1,056. The 31st Street Apartments has 1 bedroom units available starting at $695.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 500 31st Street in Des Moines, IA. It's 3.2 miles west from the center of Des Moines.
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