2-bedroom 1 bath duplex for rent with full basement (same sq. ft. as main level) and front/back yard. 1140 side. Air-condition. Great location on beautiful Polk Boulevard by Waveland Golf Course. Front room with large bay window, the kitchen includes plenty of countertop and cabinet space, fridge, gas stove, and dishwasher. Down the hall you'll find both bedrooms, one of which can easily fit a king sized bed plus dressers, and the full bathroom that has a tub. There is a semi-finished basement that includes a washer and dryer and has plenty of room for storage.
Access to public transportation, walking distance from shopping and schools: Hubbell Elementary, Merrill Middle School and Roosevelt High School. Popular neighborhood, quiet and safe.
Driveway for two cars, additional parking on street.
Available as of July 5, 2026
Annual lease
Application required prior to view duplex. Viewing by appointment. Email or call for application.
No smoking
No pets preferred
Water and gas/electric not included.
Water ranges from $30-45 a month depending on consumption, electricity/gas ranges from $100-$150 a month
Mowing/snow removal by tenant
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$975/mo
Fees may apply
1138 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
850sqft
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Apartment
Available Sun Jul 5 2026
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Additional parking on streetDriveway for two carsGas stove
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 09001352000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $975$1/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listing removed | $975$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $975$1/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listing removed | $975$1/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $975+11.4%$1/sqft |
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| 2/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/7/2022 | Listed for rent | $875+7.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/31/2021 | Listed for rent | $815+3.8%$1/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/21/2020 | Listing removed | $785$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $785$1/sqft |
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| 11/15/2005 | Sold | $136,000$160/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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