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    $975/mo

    Fees may apply

    1138 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    850sqft

    Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|

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    Apartment
    Available Sun Jul 5 2026
    No pets
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Additional parking on streetDriveway for two carsGas stove
    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
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    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

    DateEventPrice
    6/7/2026Listed for rent$975$1/sqft
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    10/3/2025Listing removed$975$1/sqft
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    9/3/2025Listed for rent$975$1/sqft
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    6/20/2025Listing removed$975$1/sqft
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    5/15/2025Listed for rent$975+11.4%$1/sqft
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    2/15/2022Listing removed--
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    2/7/2022Listed for rent$875+7.4%$1/sqft
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    6/17/2021Listing removed--
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    5/31/2021Listed for rent$815+3.8%$1/sqft
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    2/23/2021Listing removed--
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    9/21/2020Listing removed$785$1/sqft
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    9/12/2020Listed for rent$785$1/sqft
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    11/15/2005Sold$136,000$160/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Waveland Park

    Nearby schools

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