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The 31st Street Apartments


500 31st Street Des Moines, IA

4.0 4 reviews
1 Bed
•
1 Bath

649 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Jun. 30th
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$799 - $1,036
649 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: Elevate Property Management
500-21
$799+
Available Jun 30th, 2026
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500-22
$799+
Available Oct 30th, 2026
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The 31st Street Apartments
The 31st Street Apartments
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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
Student
Near Campus
Clubhouse
Gated Entry
Freezer
Range / Oven
Dining Room
Living Room
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Pet Friendly Community
Cat:

Cats & Dogs Allowed | Restrictions: Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets One time

Cat Fee:

$300.0 One time due at Movein

Cat Rent:

$35.0 Monthly due at With rent

Dog:

Cats & Dogs Allowed | Restrictions: Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets One time

Dog Fee:

$300.0 One time due at Movein

Dog Rent:

$35.0 Monthly due at With rent

Parking
Surface Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

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

Security Deposit: $400.00
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
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
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
Reviews
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
4 reviews
Sandie
May 16, 2018
A
May 16, 2018
A
January 18, 2018
Cheap housing in a decent area
A
July 18, 2016
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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:
$28,800
per year
Rent report

The 31st Street Apartments Rent vs. Des Moines Average

 The 31st Street Apartments      Des Moines Average
1BR
$799
$1,090
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600

The 31st Street Apartments is asking 27% 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 5% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Des Moines studio apartment, you would pay 6% less per month.

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

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The 31st Street Apartments
1BR $799 $1.20 $2,397
Des Moines Average
Studio $1,025 $2.10 $3,074
1BR $1,090 $1.60 $3,270
2BR $1,145 $1.30 $3,435
3BR $1,414 $1.30 $4,242
4BR $1,589 $1.10 $4,768

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 508 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
12% 39% 42% 7% 1%
Available Units in Des Moines
Studio 149
1BR 473
2BR 508
3BR 82
4BR 7
Location
Nearby Colleges

Drake University

Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College

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 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on June 30, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units are 649 square feet.
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 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?
The 31st Street Apartments has a 1 bedroom unit starting at $799.
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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