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  • Birch Apartments

    3120 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

    Located in Beaverdale, Des Moines zip code 50310
    Apartment building
    Pet-friendly

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit Features

    Other
    • Close To Shopping
    • Dishwasher
    • Free Parking Space
    • Ground Level
    • Locked Entries
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Secured Entries
    • Secured Entry
    • Updated Appliances
    • Updated Appliances
    • Updated Countertops
    • Updated Interiors

    Neighborhood: Beaverdale

    Areas of interest

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    Building Location

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Somewhat Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Some Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Des Moines

    Samuelson Elementary School
    Grades K-5 • 1 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    1/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Monroe Elementary School
    Grades K-5 • 1.1 miles
    2/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    1/10
    Student Progress Rating
    3/10
    Meredith Middle School
    Grades 6-8 • 1.2 miles
    5/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10

    Beaverdale is a residential neighborhood in northwest Des Moines, known for its older homes, leafy streets and neighborhood-scale commercial strip along Beaver Avenue. Its inland Midwestern setting brings warm summers, cold winters and changing seasonal colors. Beaverdale Park offers green space and playgrounds, while nearby trails and sidewalks make outdoor walks and bike rides part of the local routine. Beaver Avenue has independent shops, dining spots and coffee options, with additional shopping and nightlife elsewhere in Des Moines. The neighborhood’s historic character is visible in its brick homes and longstanding local identity. Getting around is easiest by car, though local bus service and walkable pockets provide alternatives. For the Beaverdale neighborhood, the median rent is $1,525 per month, with a typical range of $675 to $2,495, based on 17 active listings.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is Birch Apartments located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    Birch Apartments is located at 3120 Douglas Ave in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as VA STARBUCKS, Wake Up Iowa Coffee, and Taco Casa.

    What is the average rent in Des Moines, IA?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines is currently $1,525 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to Birch Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Birch Apartments include Samuelson Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School, and Meredith Middle School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Birch Apartments?

    Birch Apartments is located near 6 grocery stores, including Golden Land Food Mart (0.3 miles) and Hy-Vee (0.5 miles). Additional shopping options, including Dollar General, are approximately 0.7 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near Birch Apartments?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Birch Apartments include Veteran's Administration Hospital (0.1 miles away), Broadlawns Radiology (1 mile away), and Broadlawn's Medical Center Oncology And Hematology Clinic (1 mile away).

    There are currently no available units for Birch Apartments on Zillow. Find rental availability at nearby or similar apartment buildings below.
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