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Valley Junction


309 8th St West Des Moines, IA

2 Bed
1 Bath

700 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 15th
Studio • 1 Bath
$645 - $650
350 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: Credo Capital
309 8th St - Unit 3
$645
Rented
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Unit 3
$650
Rented
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$890
700 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Credo Capital
Unit 2
$890
Available Aug 15th, 2026
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
77
Very Walkable
Bike Score®
61
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Storage
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Smoke-free Community
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $890
Property details
Description

2 Bedroom, Valley Junction Apartment - Conveniently located 2 bed, 1 bath apartment just walking distance from downtown Valley Junction. Right off of the interstate, within walking distance to great food, coffee, shopping, Valley Junction Farmer's Market, The Hall and more. This unit features updated appliances, flooring, paint, ceiling fans, and light fixtures. This ground-floor unit with a private entrance and has everything you need including in-unit laundry.
Notes:
-Smoke Free Property
-No Eviction Records from applicants.
-No government assistance is accepted.
-3x combined income necessary.
-Minimum credit score of 600 required.
-Electronic payment for rent only. No cash or money orders.
What else you need to know:
1. Available Now!
2. $890/month base rent, PLUS $50 water/sewer charge
3. 1-month security deposit of $890 refundable when lease term ends if the unit is returned close to original move-in condition (normal wear and tear ok).
4. 1-year lease preferable, but can work with a shorter-term for a rent premium (negotiable).
5. Parking available in a behind the building and the street.
6. In-unit laundry.
7. Pets allowed. $30/dog. $25/cat. Max 2 pets/unit.
8. Keyless entry installed for ease of access.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 3
Last Updated: Updated 1 minute ago
Contact Number: (515) 954-2851
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications Corp. 1000.0 50.0
CenturyLink, Inc. 100.0 10.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
VSAT Systems, LLC 2.0 1.3
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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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 Valley Junction by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$32,000
per year
Rent report

Valley Junction Rent vs. West Des Moines Average

 Valley Junction      West Des Moines Average
2BR
$890
$1,263
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800

Valley Junction is asking 30% less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines.

If you upsized to an average priced West Des Moines 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 23% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced West Des Moines 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 12% less per month.

Valley Junction provides 30% less square footage than the average West Des Moines 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Valley Junction
2BR $890 $1.30 $2,670
West Des Moines Average
Studio $1,038 $2.60 $3,114
1BR $1,130 $1.50 $3,390
2BR $1,263 $1.30 $3,790
3BR $1,648 $1.20 $4,945
4BR $2,659 $1.20 $7,977

Availability in West 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 267 2BR units on the market in West Des Moines. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
1% 33% 49% 17% 1%
Available Units in West Des Moines
Studio 7
1BR 179
2BR 267
3BR 91
4BR 5
Location
Nearby Colleges
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available 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 August 15, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 700 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 2 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?
Valley Junction has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $890.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 309 8th St in West Des Moines, IA. It's 0.2 miles northwest from the center of West Des Moines.
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