KINGMAN GARDENS
1021 31st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
If you are interested in a spacious three-bedroom apartment with a detached one-car garage included in the rent, less than 10 minutes from downtown, please contact us to schedule a showing. With almost 1200 square feet, it has the size and feel of a small house, but without the chores of shoveling snow or mowing grass, all provided by the landlord. Great amenities for the price.
**Heat included
**Garage included
**Hardwood Floors & Carpet
**New double-pane windows
**AC included
**Dishwasher included
**Laundry in basement
Interior details include large living room, full dining room, excellent closet space, retro kitchen and tile bath, architectural details. For the farmer in you, there is space for a vegetable garden.
Convenient location in the Kingman Place Historic Neighborhood, famous for its tree-lined streets and vintage architecture. A short walk to Drake University, minutes by car or DART bus to downtown, and close to the I-235 interchange for easy commuting to West Des Moines and Jordan Creek. Walking distance to Walgreens, Kum & Go Market, many restaurants and fast food.
Property is professionally managed, with a full-time maintenance staff and 24/7 emergency service. We provide weekly cleaning of common areas, mowing and landscape maintenance, snow plowing, and regularly scheduled pest control.
LEASE DETAILS:
**Security deposit equal to one month's rent, subject to income and credit
**One-year lease
**Non-smoking building
**24/7 emergency maintenance service
**Cat considered with $500 refundable pet deposit and $50 monthly pet fee
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LENOX PROPERTIES
"Your First Choice in Apartment Living"
One-year lease. Rent includes heat and one-car garage.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$1,249/mo
Fees may apply
1021 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,200sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Air conditioner, wall unit
Shared laundry
Attached garage parking
What's special
Full dining roomLaundry in basementArchitectural detailsSpacious three-bedroom apartmentNew double-pane windowsRetro kitchenHardwood floors and carpet
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 7 minutes to downtown, Close to bus route, Heating included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, Pest Control included in rent, Walk to Drake University, Walk to restaurants
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,249+4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,195$1/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,195$1/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,195$1/sqft |
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| 3/30/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,195+6.2%$1/sqft |
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| 2/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/6/2023 | Price change | $1,125-16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,350+28.6%$1/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/8/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,050$1/sqft |
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| 7/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,050+52.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/15/2020 | Listing removed | $690$1/sqft |
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| 4/28/2020 | Price change | $690+4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 4/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $660$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- Special offer! $300 off first month's rent (terms apply)Expires July 31, 2026
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