Freshly updated 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch style duplex on the west end of Des Moines that is central to all that the metro has to offer. The updated kitchen has solid wood cabinets, newer countertops and a full set of appliances including stove, fridge, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Refinished hardwood floors flow throughout the unit that has a large living room, separate dining area and two large bedrooms with ample closet space. The updated bathroom has new flooring and updated vanity. One half of the basement has additional finish space with a bar that would make a great family room. It is a large room that is 400 square feet and offers lots of options for entertaining. The other half of the basement is unfinished and offers lots of space for storage and has washer/dryer hookups. The new HVAC system will keep your utilities low. There is a one car detached garage that you access off 52nd street. Landlord is responsible for all lawncare and tenant is responsible for snow removal in the winter.
This is a no smoking unit. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Unit has central air and gas heat. Lease term is one year.
This is a no smoking unit. Lease is one year and tenant pays all utilities and is responsible for snow removal in the winter. Deposit is equal to one month's rent.
Townhouse for rent
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$1,200/mo
Fees may apply
5201 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
860sqft
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Townhouse
Available Fri Jul 17 2026
No pets
Central air
Hookups laundry
Detached parking
Forced air
What's special
Full set of appliancesCentral airTwo large bedroomsRefinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomNew flooringAmple closet space
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 10000857000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,200-4%$1/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 12/21/2010 | Sold | $144,500-9.6%$168/sqft |
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| 8/8/2010 | Listing removed | $159,900$186/sqft |
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| 6/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $159,900$186/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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